<p>After reading the various replies to the original question I am further inclined to believe we have to forge together and make an impact. What I mean by forge together is simple let our work speak for us.</p>
<p>We should bann together by going into those fields under represented by African Americans (i.e.) medicine, engineering etc… Once we have significant growth in these fields we pay it forward by empowering and encouraging others to do the same. Then we will have a cycle of producing and proud people.</p>
<p>As an African American woman who is Muslim I have a few obstacles in front of me. I also know that it is not the challenges, but how I rebound from those challenges.I do believe we are making some strides and overt racism is on the decline. I am though prepared for the covert racism. I have been taught to believe and now know that doing for self is my only option. </p>
<p>I am a junior in high school and have been mapping out my future for some time now. Love for ever one is awesome love for self is paramount.</p>
<p>Hope to see all on top</p>