Adia Lowther: Cultural Expansion: · Visiting galleries/museums (beyond dedicated category): 2 points

June 28th I went to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, Michigan.The main theme of the museum was highlighting the history, culture, struggles, and achievements of African Americans. The exhibit shown the journey of black americans from African to the modern day. I enjoyed the immersion teh museum provided with its still-life sets. I found it interesting to learn about the Mitochondrial Eve who originated in Africa. connected the museum to topics I learned about in my Africa Diaspora and the World class, particularly the movement of African people throughout the world and the ways they maintained their culture across generations. The experience helped me reaffirm my knowledge in the origins of cultural practices. 

Some of the key points of the museum were resilience, cultural preservation, and the importance of remembering African American history. It expanded my thinking by showing more realistic versions of history than the ones I have seen depicted. The museum contributed to my personal growth by making history feel more personal and tangible. I was able to learn a lot more about daily life for my ancestors. I can apply this experience by continuing to be intellectually sovereign and pursue my own knowledge. 

A strength of the experience was how much history there was. One weakness was that I wish there was more history and background behind the art pieces in the upper room. This museum connected to the knowledge I have gained about African Americans and the African diaspora by demonstrating that our history includes both struggle and achievement. I aspire to be a Renaissance woman who is knowledgeable in both science and the humanities, and experiences like this allow me to continue developing that understanding. I will build on this experience by trying to connect more with my heritage.