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1/19/2017

Instructions: (ONE LINE/SENTENCE ANSWERS WILL EARN A ZERO!!!) Watch the video, then read the article by clicking on the image above. After, answer the following question:

Do you find the decision of Steve Harvey to meet with and engage with the president elect problematic? Why or why not?

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Due: Fri., Jan., 20, 2017 11:59 p.m. CST

victor ajuobi

1/20/2017 10:20:39 am

No I don't find the meeting Steve Harvey had with Donald trump to be problematic because it was a way for him to express issues with the president. If you had the chance would you discuss issues with the country to the president or not? The main reason why its not a problem to me because its his decision to talk with the President, which is something we as Americans should be doing. It is a way as us of Americans to express our freedom of speech to the man who is going to represent him. The second main reason is that it's stupid not to support the president, we may have different opinions about him but we need to acknowledge that he is our president like it or not. The fact that Steve Harvey is getting hate for this is because people don't like Donald trump but fail to realize the importance of using our freedom of speech to discuss our problems in this country. Steve Harvey is just trying to establish the basis or understanding with Donald trump to see if he can get a connection with him. It doesn't matter if you hate the president we are counting on him to........MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.

T.Dawson 1st

1/20/2017 03:36:40 pm

I have to agree with you. Trump's election is already embedded in American history and Trump will continue to make history as his term continues. As a democracy, we the people have the freedom to express our opinion. Harvey saw this chance and took it. The fact that many were unable to see the true intentions of Steve Harvey's actions is terrifying. Maybe that's why a man with such low approval ratings is president today.

Noah.J

2/6/2017 10:12:30 pm

I do Not agree. I don't agree because his decision is his decision he was going to do what he had to do. I don't believe he was trying to be promblematic.

E.Valdez- 4th

1/20/2017 07:54:20 pm

Mr.Ajuobi, it is not "stupid" to not support the or a president, like you mentioned this is a country who respects the freedom of speech, this is a free country therefore, any person can decide whether or not support a president. I do believe that many people acknowledge the fact that he is now our president but that does not mean the person has to support him. Furthermore, I agree with your perspective of how Mr. Harvey saw this meeting as an opportunity to discuss real issues, something that many people are not doing because of resentment, anger, or past situations and comments.

J.gipson-7th

1/20/2017 08:28:37 pm

I agree because it's good to have open minded conversation about new upcoming real life issues . We need to feel need to feel free to express our opinion And now that mr.harvey can see if Donald Trump can make America great

L.horn-7th

1/20/2017 11:23:36 pm

I agree with what you stated towards the end of your opinion. I also believe that Steve Harvey is trying to establish a connection or understand Donald trumps views as president. We don't necessarily have to support Donald trump but, yes we do have to accept the fact he is our president for the next 4 years.

Jhamiltion6th link

2/6/2017 10:09:19 pm

I have to agree with that statement because Steve Harvey wanted to get know Donald Trump and try to make the USA understand how to work together as a whole. But to people who personally hate Donald Trump for the dumb decision he makes and like it or not we have to deal with stupid laws. Even though we know he won't last no time in office and people showed how they feel so that's their opinion to be against the President.

Z.Williams

1/20/2017 10:27:36 am

Steve Harvey's decision to meet the president was beneficial, to meet someone who has ran for president and has had to persuade America through any means necessary is to get to know him for who he is and not what he is. In the political industry many lies are told so that the citizens of America maintain level headed and have faith in their government system. This means that Trump is prone to also say whatever is needed so that he can benefit America, however this is not his true personality and Steve Harvey simply would like to see who he really is so that he can understand him and his morals and values.

victor ajuobi

1/20/2017 02:39:50 pm

I like your statement because i also believe that talking to the president is beneficial to us as citizens to fix america. Trump says what he wants to and i think he needs some advice or info of the things that is going on in the states the cities and the people. I dont like the backlash he is getting from talking to Trump who is our President right now.

J.gipson 7th

1/20/2017 08:35:13 pm

I agree steve decision was beneficial because it would let us know how he could connect with other and would be able to reflect on real life issues that's going in America...So meeting up with Donald Trump is because America wants to know how can Trump can be useful politically, economically,and socially

R. Williams 7th

1/20/2017 09:23:44 pm

I also agree with Steve decision. He decided to go meet the president and show America what Trump can do for this country financially, politically,economically, and socially.

M. Rodriguez 4th

2/6/2017 11:19:35 am

It is not that Steve Harvey whats to see who Donald Trump is, it is more so along the lines helping the urban communities.It is not problematic, however it did receive negative press. Even though Harvey said Trump seemed sincere, perhaps it was only to collect allies.

T.Dawson 1st

1/20/2017 03:32:12 pm

Steve Harvey meeting with Trump should not be problematic. Steve Harvey meeting Trump was a personal decision of his and was intended to be beneficial to the American people. Trump's well known publicity stunts may be the main cause as to why his meeting with Harvey could possibly be considered problematic to some of Harvey's fans. Additionally, Harvey did mention that he was invited by both the Obama's and the Trumps. For those that consider this meeting as problematic are most likely immature in the sense of understanding why Harvey accepted.

D. Moseley-1st pd

1/20/2017 06:21:36 pm

I agree with you Miss Dawson 100%. I honestly think that the only people who would be offended is the closed minded individuals that misinterpret the situation. Mr. Harvey is a well respected man in not only the black community, but throughout mostly the entire human race. Even though he may not know, he is tearing down walls for those many Americans out there who fears the relationship with the association of Trump. The backlash for his action were expected though. There's always going to be haters in the mist of new beginnings.

S. Mendez

1/20/2017 07:11:02 pm

You have a point, Steve Harvey was invited by both transition groups, therefore he shouldn't be bashed for meeting with Donald Trump. As you said it was his decision and he had good intentions as he agreed to meet with him. People that considered the meeting a shameful act or a bad decision do not realize that there are bigger problems other than Trumps horrible publicity.

A.Henry 7th

1/20/2017 09:13:26 pm

T. Dawson is correct, there is a lot of curiosity in our minds of how Trump, the President, will control this country. There are lots of questions that Trump hasn't answered and he may never answer, but it doesn't hurt to ask what direction he is leaning this country in. The meeting gave a window of opportunity to show how Trump reacts to minorities, no matter what show Steve Harvey is on or how much he makes, he is still an African American. Overall I believe Trump just wanted a reaction out of everyone.

D.Moseley- 1st pd

1/20/2017 06:11:57 pm

I do not find Steve Harvey's meeting with our now current president problematic. Even though most Americans don't agree with his approach to societal issues, we should at least give Trump the chance to prove himself as a good substitute for Obama. Instead of fighting against someone powerful enough to escape rape charges and still win the presidency after stirring fury in the more cultured communities, it would be more beneficial to just be cordial. If you can't beat them, join them or change it. Being slow to anger will allow you to get ahead and achieve more because no one ever expects the quiet ones.

J.Bonilla - 1st Pd

1/20/2017 11:28:04 pm

Because he is a public figure, he has a powerful impact on millions of people. Seeing Steve Harvey with president Trump may have set many people off. They should give him a chance because he was all mouth, with no action being done. There is nothing that can be done anymore. Trump is the president of the United States.

S. Mendez

1/20/2017 07:05:33 pm

I understand why people have such harsh backlash towards Steve Harvey's meeting with Donald Trump. However it should not be problematic. Yes, we all know why Trump is not very well liked by the majority of the United States, however this meeting should not have had such a negative reaction. This is the opportunity to speak up, and talk about major issues in the country. He is now a man signed into power so meeting up with him and speaking of issues can always be beneficial. Once you shine the light on certain problems you can't ignore them, this could lead to a great deal of change. I will remain bias toward the subject of the new president however I will say that change starts with us, the people of the US, and Steve Harvey is one of those people. People should realize that no matter how much you dislike the new president you have to accept it while he's in power , and you do not have to let him dictate where you are or where you're going. With that being said, Steve Harvey should not be bashed for meeting with Donald Trump, because it was a moment of opportunity.

K. Maple 4th period

2/6/2017 11:06:43 am

I have the same feelings of bias towards this question. Personally, I do not like Trump or his rhetoric and it influences my perception of others who interact with him. The black community see this situation as a betrayal.

E.Valdez- 4th

1/20/2017 07:45:35 pm

Personally I do not find the meeting and engagement of President Trump with Steve Harvey to be problematic because the interaction in no way harmed or was meant to offend anyone. The reasoning behind this meeting should be enough to understand and state that it was not problematic at all. The meeting was to share ideas with one another and talk about the actions that could lead to a better country for people. Yes, President Trumps candidacy was very controversial and offensive to many people however, he is now the president of the United States and if people are still disappointed or angry with the results and don't move forward then the country will take more step backwards then forwards. Steve Harvey was in my perspective doing just that with his meeting and interaction with President Trump. Steve was now thinking about the future when he decided to meet with Donald Trump, he was thinking about tomorrow and the next four years. Therefore, trying to look for better opportunities and options to help people is not problematic at all, no matter who the person is interacting with.

J. Wegscheider

2/6/2017 11:40:10 pm

I agree with you about the decision of meeting and engaging with Steve Harvey not being problematic in any way. I also agree that the country as a whole should look for a better future and looks for ways to better the world we live in, rather to worry about the trivial things that are less significant than others.

LeeAsha. M -- 3rd period

1/20/2017 08:12:38 pm

Obviously I did not find that Steve Harvey meeting with Trump should not be problematic. Steve Harvey meeting with Trump was a personal decision and was intense to be beneficially to the people in America. Trump's was well known publicity stunts may be the main cause as to why his meeting with Harvey could possibly be considered to some of Harvey's fans. Furthermore, Harvey did mention that he was invited by both the Obama's and the Trumps. Harvey said that he was contacted by both the Trump and the Obama transition teams. I honestly dont like the backlash he is getting from talking to Trump who is our President right now.

L.Horn-7th

1/20/2017 08:31:02 pm

I do not find Steve Harvey meeting with the president Trump, to be problematic. Steve Harvey went to discuss solutions for issues with a man who has the power to change these things. Also, everyone knows of Donald trumps racial slurs towards many races. For Donald trump to sit and have an intellectual conversation with a black man about making America a better place, speaks volumes. Steve Harvey engaging with the president wasn't just beneficial because of who he was or that he's a black man talking to Donald trump. The positive conversation they had about helping others is what made them meeting, great.

kenneth ajuobi

2/6/2017 10:51:58 am

I agree because it docent matter whom you meat it how you carry your self. people who finds this arrangement displeasing need to reevaluate there priority and think before you react unwilling to fit your agenda and not seeing the problem as a hole.

R.Williams 7th

1/20/2017 09:19:20 pm

I do not feel the meeting of President Trump and Steve Harvey problematic because they were discussing issues and solutions for these issues. With Trump being our new elected president, he has the power to end these issues and try to get America where it is suppose to be. Of course people are still angry that Trump won the presidency and how he talked during his candidacy but, there is nothing we can do about except move forward and realize he could do some good for this country. He might have said some things that were not always the best but, I think he has redeem himself by having a serious conversation with an African American man.

J.Bonilla - 1st Pd

1/20/2017 11:24:04 pm

The meeting with Donald Trump should not be controversial although people may have that opinion towards this meeting because he is a well-known public figure that influences many people today. Steve Harvey was doing what he believed was the correct choice by attending the meeting. He was looking out for the future that we all have yet to live. In the past, Trump has made spiteful comments that made millions of citizens detest him, and therefore this meeting may come off problematic. The future is set in stone, as Trump is the new president of the United States there is nothing that can be done to change this situation.

A.Dewberry 4

2/6/2017 12:31:22 pm

I do agree that we have to accept the fact that trump is president and that Steve Harvey is looking at the goals for the future. The end goal is most important and I believe that we can agree that is what Harvey was doing by meeting with trump.

Darius Hughes link

1/20/2017 11:27:40 pm

I feel that the meeting between both Steve Harvey and Donald Trump was not problematic whatsoever. Harvey met Trump to give him a solution to the problems that Harvey felt needed to be solved. Although people are upset with the fact that Donald Trump is the new President of the United States, he still has the power to solve the problems Harvey noted. Regarding the fact that Trump has a bad history of saying racial and ignorant things, I feel people are still judging him poorly before he gets to take action on behalf of the presidential stature. Therefore, making the meeting between Harvey and Trump a positive conversation on how Trump looks on things.

kenneth ajuobi

1/20/2017 11:56:07 pm

I find this hole debacle pointless.Why should a person be restricted to interact with a person.All Steve did was trying to understand the leader of are country and see his views and able to say Yes hes my president and i am comfortable with that.This hole stay away form trump is just unjustified and unneeded.

K. Maple 4th period

2/6/2017 10:49:04 am

Steve Harvey's meeting is only problematic in the black community because he is such a huge figure and voice of the black community. Harvey is able to speak freely on black issues that touch home with many people on his talk show. Many of his fans probably take it personal that he met Donald Trump because of their dislike of him. However, his point in meeting with Trump was to make improvements to the black or urban community. Although he did not have to, people would have been more understanding had he came beforehand and said what his goals were in meeting with Trump. Without this knowledge people view the situation as something more suspect.

A.Dewberry

2/6/2017 10:51:34 am

I don't find Steve Harvey meeting donald trump problematic. Honestly it was shocking to see that he met with trump, but i understand the circumstances. Steve Harvey met with Trump to discuss problems of the nation and to find out solutions. Now that trump will be in power I find that it was a great move for Steve Harvey to have a intellectual conversation with him so that their is a understanding ground.Harvey creating allies and a connection with the Trump shows progress for the nation because, even though trump said many nasty comments about the African American population, Harvey met with him to build on something they both saw as a problem.

M. Rodriguez 4th

2/6/2017 11:06:35 am

Steve Harvey was not creating a problematic scene whenever he decided to engage with Donald Trump. He was having the meeting in order to benefit the urban community, which is why it was not problematic. Trump wanted to meet with Harvey because he needed allies and said he wanted to help the communities in places such as Detroit and Colorado. Perhaps it was only to gain allies or actually help the people, but we will never know until Donald Trump acts. Steve Harvey is getting negative reactions because of his meeting with Trump; however, he was just in the best interest of his people. The negative press was only present because his meeting was with Donald Trump, people do not analyze the situation. They only see the tip of the iceberg and take the little time to look at the pros and cons, the benefits and the situation all around. Therefore, Steve Harvey meeting with Donald Trump was not problematic because it was in the best interest of the people.

J.Grant

2/6/2017 06:48:18 pm

I totally agree with you because like i have said previously Steve Harvey wasn't trying bash trump he was trying to talk to trump about a problem that needed to be solve .Now that trump is president people think its about thing about them talking because they feel as if trump is against people ( he might ) .He is not that bad as you think about the situation a
about him and Harvey talking

J.Green 3rd

2/6/2017 11:16:47 am

Steve Harvey meeting with the new president is not a problem. He is just building a connection and relationship with him. Steve meet with him to discuss new ideas they were thinking of. Donald Trump and Steve Harvey meeting was a shocker, but he is restricted to meeting with people because of the way they think.

B.Criss 1st

2/6/2017 05:01:24 pm

Mr. Harvey's decision to meet with the president is not problematic at all to me. Why, because he was there to try and change the way thing are ran in certain states. For someone with Steve's status in the world I would have met the president too. Now the question is will this meeting be in vain? I myself would like to meet the president and only to ask him for next four years what are your plans on making thin country so called great?

J Wright6th

2/6/2017 06:04:53 pm

Steve Harvey meeting with the president is wrong. Why would want to meet somebody who don't like your find you should feel some type of way. A man that talk down on your race to the whole world is just wrong you should want to hurt him or something but everyone has a different mind.

j.porter 6th

2/6/2017 10:12:47 pm

what is so wrong about someone who has a voice , and is a very known go speak on behalf of people who cant speak for themselves , but want to see a change in their community? put yourself in his shoes if you had the opportunity to make a difference in the world by speaking to the president of the united states you wouldn't take it ? that's like not talking to someone because they don't have the same beliefs as you. having the ability to sit down and talk to a man of power who is going to run our country for the next 4 years rather you like it or not , talking to him and getting stuff done for your people is a bold move that I would take any day.

J.Grant

2/6/2017 06:44:37 pm

Steve Harvey meeting with Trump should not be problematic. He was having the meeting in order to benefit the urban community.Although people are upset with the fact that Donald Trump is the new President of the United States, he still has the power to solve the problems Harvey noted. the meeting with trump was basically like a problem and solve situation . It wasn't for trump to be traumatize by the audience and Steve Harvey. Harvey was making a statement with trump to get him understood.

Malik B

2/6/2017 09:13:58 pm

No I don't find the meeting Steve Harvey had with Donald trump to be problematic because it was a way for him to express issues with the president. Donald Trump is about to make some moves in the U.S.A or try to make some moves.

Jhamilton6th link

2/6/2017 10:02:46 pm

Steve Harvey meeting with Donald Trump can be problematic to certain people who don't like Donald Trump will be issues. Steve Harvey wanted to get know Donald Trump for who he was but it shows how society is as whole and they are showing it more. People can get offended by Steve Harvey meeting with the President that no one likes and have to deal with for less than four years. Everyone should be able to express their selves.

J.porter 6th

2/6/2017 10:06:27 pm

I think that with Steve Harvey meeting with Donald trump was not problematic. with the platform that Steve Harvey has it was a good thing. most African American people wouldn't step foot near Donald trump because of who he is and what he believes in. Steve took a once in a life time opportunity that no one else would take to speak for a community of people who don't have a huge voice as he has. having the Steve go speak for a group of people in poverties communities could possibly lead to a difference in those communities across the nation. not saying that I agree with trump running our country or his beliefs , but you just never know what he is cable of .

Noah.J

2/6/2017 10:35:23 pm

I think he was not trying to be promblematic. I think he was trying to spread his point across another prospective that's why he didn't think it was promblematic

J. Wegscheider 1st

2/6/2017 10:49:54 pm

Steve Harvey made the decision to engage and interact with the presidential elect. His decision to meet with Trump is his right. He has the right to engage with whomever he pleases. I do not find this problematic at all because this show is Steve Harvey's, not anyone else's. This should not be an issue to anyone because we all make decisions for ourselves.

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