Week 1 blog

African American Studies is necessary for any undergraduate in the American Studies program, such as myself. African Americans have played such a key role in the history of the United States, thus making it vital to understand both the history of African Americans in the United States and how it has affected American culture. One thing I learned from last semester is that in order to fully understand the American culture, it is important it study all subcultures and groups, such as African Americans. The U.S. is called the great melting pot for a reason - we are full of diverse communities with important history that has helped shape America