As a person of a race I can relate to Langston Hughes. I am half Korean, Cherokee Indian, and Irish. Clearly it is evident my ethnicity is foreign. Growing up I was never discriminated against however I did at times feel different. All throughout my life I have always been asked, “So, what is your ethnicity?” This is a common question that I have gotten used to answering. I am very proud of my heritage even though I have never been to Korea. My family plans to make a summer trip in the future to visit all of my mother’s side of the family. Hughes makes a very good point, “You are white, yet a part of me, as I am a part of you. That’s American. Sometimes perhaps you don’t want to be a part of me. Nor do I often want to be a part of you. But we are, that’s true! As I learn from you, I guess you learn from me…” America is a melting pot and the cultural diversity makes it what it is.
I chose this picture to represent the many different cultures that reside in America, but we are unified in the sense of being American.
I chose this picture to represent the many different cultures that reside in America, but we are unified in the sense of being American.
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