homework question 1

I really enjoyed reading Trotter's article.  It illustrated the evolution of African-American studies in a way I had never seen before.  My favorite aspect of the article was the transition from the civil rights movement to present day.  During the 1960's African American's struggled to fit into American culture.  By fighting for equality, African Americans gained the civil liberties they were denied for several decades.  With this new found equality, African Americans faced the risk of loosing their unique identity by conforming to the primarily white dominated American culture.  As African Americans continued to practice their civil liberties, they  were able to continue further education and expand their thinking.  As noted in the article, African Americans have begun to broaden their definition on African American history and culture.  Now African Americans work to continue to be recognized as equals while simultaneously celebrating their unique and historical culture.  Is it possible to achieve an equal, non-prejudice American society while continuing to celebrate everyone's unique culture?