Why We Should Study African American History.

African-American history is the portion of American history that discusses the African American or Black American ethnic group in the United States. Most African Americans are the descendants of captive Africans held in the United States as slaves from 1619 to 1865. The history of African Americans in the United States has been an irony of incredible accomplishments in the face of human tragedies. Without the study of Black History there would be no American History. African American History should be studied because America is a country built on slave labor. The African Americans were bought or kidnapped by slave traders. They were chained up and taken to North America by ships. They did not know the language, they did not know why they had been removed from their homes and they were sick and confused. Then they were placed in auctions and bought by cruel owners to work for them on plantations. Consequently, they were treated as half a human for decades.
Studying African American History shows it is that no one is better than the other person based on skin, culture, past, or which country they came from. African American experiences with cruelty and prejudice were horrible. It is taking time since the Civil Rights act for some white people not to have hateful racial feelings towards the African Americans. Although we continue to face racism and problems in the United States, no one could deny that African Americans have gained a lot in education and political influence with a black man as our president.
The contributions of African Americans to these United States have been numerous and have benefitted America economically, as well as culturally. Although slavery greatly restricted the African Americans to practice their cultural traditions, many practices, values, and beliefs survived and over time have modified or blended with American culture. For example, their music such as jazz was originated from Africa, also some of their dances are still popular today in New York and their food such as bananas and rice.
Some people may argue that the study of African American History is not important. Studying African American history separately from any other History creates ever more separation between the races. The study of African American History alone can make blacks seem unequal whether it is better or inferior.
In conclusion, African American History is an important part of our American History and should be studied. African American History should prove to everyone how far our country has come. Our nation has changed so much for the better throughout the years, and we should remember every day that we are all created equal and are treated that way. Even though people think that our country does is not, there are still people who judge others every day by their appearance.