Over the years I have witness and experienced many incidents of bias, prejudice, and oppression. Being that I am a very young, many of family judge me as not suceeding in life. When I first decided to go to college, every one thought I was joking. Many people look at me as wanted to go to college to party and not get an education. I was at a stage in my life, where I wanted to make a diiference. After this indicident I was more determine than any thing. I graduated with a degee and cum laude. I am very proud of my self. Being set out like that could hurt anyone standard but it only push me harder. I would often back to those people and show them what I have accomplished. If I was the type of person to just set there and listen to them, I woould probably be in some local factory today. I am glad thst I am very strong minded about my goals in my life.
Tameka,
ReplyDeleteGood for you for persevering and standing up against the odds. I truly commend you because school is not easy and you often need the support of family and friends but you did it and continue to do it!!
Thanks for sharing!
Tammy
Tameka,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this experience. It is good to know that you weren't "word programmed" by what others thought of you. We as African Americans have a tendency to stay in the past, and settle for less. I applaud you for standing up to make a difference, and we need to continue to do like wise.