Reflections on Unit Three
In this unit we learned about the later era of time with the African American community. As a whole it was based on their leaders and their place in the community. I learned about some of the greatest truths spoken by African American leaders and how their views shaped the future of our society. The teachings and the power behind these leaders was immense and without their perseverance, I don't believe their rights would have come until much later. I believe the greatest influence came from W.E.B. Dubois and his writing on the Talented Tenth. He believed that one in every ten African Americans, there would be one leader to power through. He believed that his people could do great things and they deserved and education and a standing in our society and the future of our country. He was right. His views and his writing taught many people that they could do whatever they put their minds to. This led to sch ools opening for African Americans as well as their position to be able to be