There are so many African and African American leaders we should all know about, and while some of us have at least heard of most of them, we do not realize the extent and importance of these fine individuals and the integral roles they have played in our lives.
African and African American Studies are not only part of our nations history but are also an inspiration to our country now and for the future generations to come. Right now with our first African American President in office, it helps us to see how far we have come and how much further we are able to go.
President Barack Obama not only will bring change to the White House and to our country but he also brought change in our nations voting. With this past election we saw a huge increase in the amount of young voters, and the voter turnout for the 2008 election was the highest in at least forty years. I think that it is a huge step in the right direction and another imperative chapter in AFAM programs.
This class will build on the bare minimum for you. It is crucial to understand the accomplishment and contributions of all people to the American history. Good job.
ReplyDeleteI want to first say you are correct about it being part of United States of America history. See African American, Hispanic, Irish, Poland, Jews, and etc... All make up the United States Of America, so why shouldn't we in United States History learn everything about United States of America?? Not just the minimum I ask my teacher in high school that exact question his answer was that the school board says it’s no time but his other answer off the books was that the Government only wants us to learn the mainly white history. But, any way it goes I pray it all get better and thank God for this class to enlighten me.
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