African Burial Ground

This past saturday, we went to visit the African Burial Grounds. I was overly excited to see the grounds but also since it would be my first time being in New York. I really didn't know what to expect. I really couldnt wait to get off of the bus and explore into more of my African roots. when we arrive Dr. Carr had us pay our respects to those who were buried in the ground. he said it was up too 400 the were in the ground. Also the other man i forgot his named showed us around the burial ground and went into great depth of the individual meanings that each had. the man was white aat first i kinda past judgement but after hearing him speak i realized that african culture is within us all. Afterwards we moved on into the federal building, I learned a great about the struggle that my ancestors went through. I touched me in a way to where i really took the time to appreciate the things that i have. i realized that i should be thankful that i didnt have to go through what those before me had too. we then watched a video of the history on the Burial grounds and how its connected to Howard university. I never knew that Howard was involved in the findings and the understanding of the grounds. I was aware that Howard has a great history behind it but the Burial grounds I took a great interst too. The wall inside the build als gave insight to what the slaves then had to go through. I read few of the captions and I understand now that I can't lose focus on my education because of the fact that so many were denied theirs. The African Burial grounds was a great expericence, i shall cherrish this experience and it close to my heart.