I'm new to this whole blog thing so I guess I'll jump right into it. I guess I'll start with why I decided to take this course. You have to first understand that I identify as Multiethnic (Black, Latino, Asian, Native and Caucasian) whenever someone asks me "what I am". But if I were forced to answer what culture I identify with the most, it would be Black American culture. After all, I am the proud granddaughter of two Black Panther members (and I am reminded of this at every family reunion, graduation, funeral, and any other event where my grandparents are in attendance).
When I first came to this school four years ago, I immediately felt like the odd one out. I was not only the only hijabi Muslim on campus, but one of the very few women of color on campus as well. Needless to say, I did not feel like I belonged here. I was born in the South Side Chicago, Illinois area, where I frequently visited my family as well, and grew up in North Minneapolis, Minnesota. Both cities have a majority population of Black, Latino and Asian respectively. So it was quite a shock when I came here for school and I actually felt like a minority.
This class has given me the chance to be sounded by people who share a similar culture and background as me. A place where I feel less like the black sheep. A place where I can share similar ideas and stories. A place where I can learn more of my history. A history shared between everyone else in the room.
