The Wrap Up

      Throughout this semester m eyes have been opened to a whole other section of the African American race. Being introduced to the Afro-Latino and Afro-Native American culture has given me a new outlook on the struggles of African American. We are often looked down upon by majority races, but never would I have believed that the same issues stand with being treated inferior in relation to other minority races.
      I was surprised to learn that Afro-Latinos and Afro-Native Americans struggle with their identity because they are often not accepted by both the African American community as well as their other cultural community. It is sad to know that such predjudice tendencies lie even between minorites. many Afro-Latinos are not accepted in the Latino community because they have darker complexions and therefore look more African American. Many Afro-Latinos find friction within their own families because of skin color. On the other hand Afro-Native Americans are often not accepted by their tribes because of their African heritage. They are often seen as not pure enough for the Native American race. Their main struggle lies in blood quantity. If they do not have enough Native blood, they are often left out of their tribes.
      Throughout this semester I have taken the knowledge I have acquired in this class on both races and come to the conclusion that these struggles should not even exist. In my opinion each of these races should see their mixed heritage as a foundation to become a stronger race. African Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans have all dealt with their share of hardships in America and should therefore be banning together to create a stronger power and prevent any further mistreatment based on the color of their skin. Instead of coming together, they are refusing each other because of the fear that mixing together and cause them to descend further on the ladder of social and racial acceptance. Historical events have caused the three races to believe that any outsiders are the enemy. This is a sad sociological fear that needs to be addressed and dealt with so that these minorites can come together to help each other instead of hurt each other.