Sometimes I close my eyes and still hear the drumbeats:
still see the colors of the costumes and feel the vibrations of the powerful
but graceful movements of dancers. I love to bear witness to the array of
foods, music, stories and traditions of different cultures, and I often
reminisce on my adventures. Culture is one of the things that distinguishes
people from each other, and yet it is the one thing that threads us all
together, expanding our knowledge base and bringing a deeper understanding to
the human experience. Culture is
beautiful. Human behavior peaks our
curiosity, whether we want to admit it or not, and we become completely
intrigued with how others live, how they dress, what they eat. Just think about
it, we travel the world to experience the culture of others. As soon as we
touch down into another city or country we immediately begin to seek out where
to go, who to see, and ask the questions of the happenings of the place. We buy
memorabilia of where we have visited as a reminder of the place. We crave
culture, as we should, because culture is a great wonder of life. As, African
Americans we have an exceptional history that has birth an ever evolving deeply
entrenched pattern of realities intricately woven together to create a culture
that no other can compare. Our realities and ways of life are intertwined with
sadness and pain, joy and excitement, positivity and negativity, but it is all ours
and what makes us distinctive from any other.
Unfortunately, many times the African American culture is splattered by
negative images and presented with a skewed actualization of our lifestyle, but
our culture should be highlighted, celebrated, and supported. No one else can
lay claim to our human experience. It pleases me so to see entrepreneurs
embrace what is ours and create enterprises that commemorate who we are as a
people. It is my hope that this trend continues and I shall continue to do my
part in continuing to love our culture, teach our culture and financially
support our culture. After all, culture is everybody’s business.
As a Black woman who has spent years working as a data analyst in higher education, I have seen firsthand how women can excel in this field. While there are many reasons why women make great analysts, I believe that it all comes down to our unique experiences and skills. One of the key reasons why women excel as analysts is that we are bred to be multi-taskers. As women, we often have to juggle multiple responsibilities at the same time, whether it's managing our households, raising children, or advancing in our careers. This ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, and effectively, is an invaluable skill in the world of data analysis, where we are often required to manage large sets of data and draw insights from multiple sources. Another factor that makes women great analysts is our ability to solve complex problems. As a Black woman in higher education, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate the complexities of raising a Black boy as a ...
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