Homework question #1

African American history is so much rooted in the history and culture of America along with many other groups. It is important to understand African American culture and history, because it has played an important role in shaping this country over hundreds of years. To not talk much about this issue, would be ignoring how our country got to be where it is today. The inaguaration of 2009 and giving rise to an African American president, demonstrates how this country has changed from slavery and oppressing African Americans rights, to equality and freedom over our own lives. This also gives people inspiration to know that anything is possible and things such as race or ethnicity, are no longer roadblocks between people and their dreams. I hope that this class opens us up to learning things about African American history, that we may not have learned in any other history/cultural classes. I feel that by taking this class, I will better understand African American history and culture, and this will make me a better rounded person as I move on with my life after college.
-KJ