Urban Dictionary states that Howard is an “Excellent place of study for those in favor of the uplifting of fellow black people, and place of preparation for excellence in the real world, as well as grassroots in the nation's capital for matchless career opportunities.” With knowing that Howard is an HBCU most other races don’t consider attending. We are then surrounded by an immense number of people who are African American. People who come from mostly black areas don’t get the chance to interact with and learn about other communities, Native Americans and Latinos. The same for the Latino and Native American communities, they have limited interaction with the people of the African American race. It is imperative that all three races learn about each other. It would help to steer from stereotyping and misunderstandings. Howard University produces students who will go forth into the world breaking the mold.
“There comes a time when you have to stand up and shout:
ReplyDeleteThis is me damn it! I look the way I look, think the way I think, feel the way I feel, love the way I love! I am a whole complex package. Take me... or leave me. Accept me - or walk away! Do not try to make me feel like less of a person, just because I don't fit your idea of who I should be and don't try to change me to fit your mold. If I need to change, I alone will make that decision.
When you are strong enough to love yourself 100%, good and bad - you will be amazed at the opportunities that life presents you.”