Homework 1

African American Studies is important to me because in high school the subject was not offered and what I did find out in high school was brushed over briefly unless of course if was black history month. I feel that being African American it is important for me to know who paved the way for me to be able to do the things I do today such as attend a public university, have a decent job and being able to eat, shop, and vacation as I please, where I please. A lot of history is being lost and if I can find it and pass it along to friends, family and others, I'm doing my part to keep it alive.