The African-American Dream

Upon seeing this image for the first time, it almost brought tears to my eyes. As an African-American living in the United States, I take pride in our new hero that has broken the negative image that black Americans have upheld for many years.

Since the arrival of Africans in the North American continent, blacks have struggled economically, politically and socially. On top of the political and economic issues African-Americans faced historically, the White American community implemented many unjust laws to prevent blacks from advancing. The most common acts that White Americans practiced and implemented were Jim Crow laws and the Ku Klux Klan. Currently, we are now in the 21st century, and in many ways, the black community continues to be politically and economically disabled. However, despite the obstacles, one man was able to redefine the meaning of the African -American dream. President Barak Obama, who is the first African-American president. This image is about the history of blacks in America. The pictures that are on my image represent the walk toward President Obamas dream. Historically, African-Americans arrived in this country as slaves. Initially, Cattle was valued more than blacks during this time. As time progressed, blacks eventually became free, but, no equal. Jim Crow laws were implemented. During this time, blacks were considered inferior to Whites, thus, not having the right to vote! Despite the struggle, strong black leaders such as the ones displayed on the image; Rosa Parks, Marcus Garvey and Martin Luther King paved the way for African-Americans today. Without the help of these black leaders, President Obama would not be where he is today. My intention was to promote awareness and pride among all people about the African-American struggles and accomplishments.