Super Saturday

Homeless or Banker?

Super Saturday has been switched up! 

Rather than talking about what has happened solely in the news or a topic in the international sector. We are going to make it a little more personal. If we have experienced something that is socially or environmentally related. We are going to discuss it. 

So let's get to it.

So for today's blog - I want to talk a little bit an experience I had with a Mcdonald voucher, a £2 coin and a Hand of bananas.

So we went out ti film today for one of our upcoming videos for our channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTA32jjgP8ivvaV2EOxiOaA

And our way back - we decided to go to McDonalds to get something to eat. I had only taken £2 out with me because I only wanted to use the £1.99 voucher to buy something. But there was a point where I dropped my camera bag and the money fell out (Which didn't upset me because now I know there was one person out there who is now £2 richer; congratulations!). 

We had gone to the market and my sister had bought some bananas for me because I love fruit but didn't have any money. On our way back we come across this super clean, healthy homeless guy who asked me 'Do you have any spare change?' I responded with 'No, I'm sorry - but would you like a banana?' He responses with 'No, that's alright but thank you'. 

I was confused for a second; if he was homeless and was offered food... why did he refuse?

I let it go. There's nothing I could do about it because I had no money.

We carry on with our journey home and there's another homeless man, but this was different because he was in the same spot everyday. In a tunnel in fact, to keep warm with his friend. I was walking past him and I asked him 'Would you like a banana?'. He looked at me for 2 seconds and then responded with 'No'. At this point I was annoyed. Why weren't these people taking my bananas? If they were desperate - they would take it! If they were homeless - they would take it. 

If it was money - WOULD THEY TAKE IT?

But then again... Can I be mad? I took a second to imagine myself as a homeless person. A genuine homeless person; would I really want someone everyday feeling sorry for me? Treating me different to every other human being just because I had a little less?

The first guy was a little different because everything about him was fresh and clean but that's not to say that he was not homeless. But it is more likely that he just wanted people's money. A survey that I found showed that some homeless people make up to £140 a day; just by begging.

But now my question to you is, what are you going to do the next time you encounter a homeless person?

You will probably walk away. 

But before you do that - don't assume that they are just after your money. As there are some people that will accept anything you are willing to give them. A sandwich perhaps? A hug even?

Humans are humans - no matter how many digits they have in their pocket.

That was my experience with a homeless person today... 

What's your next encounter going to be like?

#ActionForSuperSaturday: Be a Super Hero... imagine yourself - in their shoes. Just for a minute.

EyeSpeakTV - Exhibiting our Reality

Throwback Thursday

DOES YOUR LIFE MATTER?

Who knows Rosa Parks?

Yes? Good.

No? Click here.

A special day marked in History. 1st of December. 

Some see it as 24 DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS!!

Others? Thankful to be able to sit in front of a bus, stress free. Handcuff free.

Black people. White people. Really, but really - what is the difference? 

Freedom? Class? Geography? Gender? Age? Sexuality? Race? Ethnically? Finance? 

IN REALITY? N o t h i n g. 

IN REALITY? We are the divide that we see in society.

IN REALITY? In the sad, harsh reality, we need the Rosa Parks', we need the activists and we need the change-makers. Rosa Parks stood for something she believed in which in 2016 contributed to the confidence and existence of other movements . #BlackLivesMatter movement. 

Do you know about the #BlackLivesMatter movement?

Yes? Good.

No. Click here.

#BlackLivesMatter movement is especially an add on to Rosa's courage. The only difference is; they are a lot more numbers and we have more of an advantaged technology meaning, we can reach more, quicker and more efficiently. 

EyeSpeakTV's video 'DOES YOUR LIFE MATTER?' brings awareness to the #BlackLivesMatter movement in an unbiased way. Showing you statistics, facts, opinions and real life occasions. 

EyeSpeakTV - Exhibiting our Reality 

Wise Up Wednesday

December 1st 1955, Rosa Parks was going about her usual daily life, however this was not going to be a standard day for her. Whilst commuting home on the bus she was asked by the driver to stand and give up her seat for a white man (this was customary), however she refused to do so (not so customary). This led to two police officers to approach the stationary bus and assess the situation, they then arrested Rosa Parks for her actions.

Her actions helped start the civil rights movement in the United States.

Just the simplicity of not giving in or giving up because of what she believed in changed her life and many many others. She later said that the reason for not giving up her seat was “I was not physically tired…I was tired of giving in.”

It was a great act of courage, she probably did not know that her actions would influence others so greatly and on such a great scale. She acted so selflessly and courageously, it makes you think doesn’t it, would you do something like that? Could you stand up for your own beliefs like that? Would you stand up for your beliefs like that? Of course you would!

What should we do if we see someone standing up for themselves? Personally, I would admire them for their courage! At the end of the day, it’s something that we can all do, we just have to choose to be that courageous person.

Motivational Monday

What is the definition of a hero, is it actually a marvel superman?

A group of people were asked ‘ What is your definition of a hero?’

‘Someone who you can look up and can make a difference in your life in a positive way’

‘ Someone who does what they feel is right for the good of others without thinking of the consequences to themselves. Usually confident, courageous and relentless in their actions. Can be inspirations to all their person in their work.’

‘Someone who inspires you to do better’

The same group of people were then asked ‘ Give an example of a hero?’

‘Malcolm X’

‘Ellen’

‘My parents’

Oxford dictionary defines ‘hero’ a bit differently…

The chief male character in a book, play, or film, who is typically identified with good qualities, and with whom the reader is expected to sympathize.

Surprisingly enough, no one responded with ‘Superman’.

What is a Hero to you?

What makes a difference to you?

Do we need a Hero for chance?

Your turn to answer.