In “The Maroon Within Us” (1995), Dr. Asa G. Hilliard III argues, “Although the African enslaved in the Western Hemisphere was fully clothed in a rich cultural heritage, the leaders of the slave society set about systematically to strip Africans of all the culture they retained.” Dr. Hilliard continues, “It is a people’s culture, their shared creativities and struggles as they have evolved over time and space, that defines their essence.” As Dr. Hilliard (1933-2007) indicated, the safe-keeping a people’s culture is the very lifeline of their existence. If a collective people lack knowledge of their history and/or cultural heritage, they are existing in a “zombie-like” state without direction or purpose. Sadly, after 10 years of teaching
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The ever-present existence of African marronage and maroon communities undermined the stability of the institution of slavery all throughout the Americas. Within maroon communities, escaped Africans were able to safeguard their cultural fabric and preserve their essence. Evidence of this cultural preservation was displayed in Dr. Harcourt Fuller’s Akwantu: The Journey. In Dr. Fuller’s documentary, it was clear that the maroons of Jamaica were a people with pride, a rich tradition, a sense of community, and a collective …show more content…
Influenced by Nietzsche’s concept of “Eternal Return,”” , I believed that every piece of history I studied, would be like thread weaving the new fabric of the future. In thise Ph.D. program I plan to expand on my proficiency in history so that I can help bridge the gap between past, present, and future for myself and my students.
In conclusion, I believe I am the ideal candidate for an assistantship at Georgia State University because of my 10 years of teaching experience in public schools. If one were to review my professional background, it would highlight my commitment to academic achievement for urban at-risk youth, showcase my expertise in differentiating instruction, and demonstrate my leadership skills. I plan to become a historian that cultivates minds, illuminates human society, and challenges students to become lifelong researchers and independent
The ever-present existence of African marronage and maroon communities undermined the stability of the institution of slavery all throughout the Americas. Within maroon communities, escaped Africans were able to safeguard their cultural fabric and preserve their essence. Evidence of this cultural preservation was displayed in Dr. Harcourt Fuller’s Akwantu: The Journey. In Dr. Fuller’s documentary, it was clear that the maroons of Jamaica were a people with pride, a rich tradition, a sense of community, and a collective …show more content…
Influenced by Nietzsche’s concept of “Eternal Return,”” , I believed that every piece of history I studied, would be like thread weaving the new fabric of the future. In thise Ph.D. program I plan to expand on my proficiency in history so that I can help bridge the gap between past, present, and future for myself and my students.
In conclusion, I believe I am the ideal candidate for an assistantship at Georgia State University because of my 10 years of teaching experience in public schools. If one were to review my professional background, it would highlight my commitment to academic achievement for urban at-risk youth, showcase my expertise in differentiating instruction, and demonstrate my leadership skills. I plan to become a historian that cultivates minds, illuminates human society, and challenges students to become lifelong researchers and independent