I have had the great privilege and blessing of being an African American female in America. Most people would consider this a curse because of the difficult and challenging journey, but I consider it a blessing. Being an African American female has made me strong and resilient. I stand on the backs of my ancestors who have conquered immense struggle and misfortune but still manage to survive and thrive. African Americans are academics, scientists, inventors, entertainers, and much more. We even made it to the White House. But most of all, African Americans are human and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. We come from great people, great civilizations, rich cultures, and a vast and great continent, Africa, which is the mother