Primary And Secondary Education Reflection

When I picture my primary and secondary education the only words that can describe the two experiences are culture shock. My primary and secondary education were two very different experiences. One filled with confidence, security, and an unwavering sense of pride in my identity, and the other with insecurity, discrimination, and apprehension. As I transitioned from a predominantly African American Christian private school to a predominantly white public school I realized that the diversity of the academia changed drastically. The African American history curriculum taught in my primary and secondary years in no way compares to the immense amount of information I have learned about my African roots in the short time I have been at the College of Charleston. During my primary education, attending a predominantly African American school instilled a sense of identity and confidence that allowed me to tap into that black girl magic at a young age. Being able to see men and women everyday who look like me allowed me to dream even bigger because I was able to see the power of education at work. Also, the power of representation in the education

During my primary education, having a faculty that was solely African American ensured that I received various perspectives and narratives of African/African American history. The diversity in curriculum of black history in primary school allowed me to understand the despicable events and the indescribable successes of my people. In primary school I felt knowledgeable about all of the great African American leaders from the past. Furthermore, experiencing museums and festivals that showcased my African roots and the rich African American history throughout the United States instilled a strong sense of pride in my identity as an African