The idea of having an African American studies program is a good one, but why put the emphasis on just this race? Granted the fact that multi cultural studies is a strong concept because it helps to embrace a culture whether it be theirs or someone else’s along with getting the opportunity to learn about a very vital part of our nation’s history. The early part of our history as a country was built on the backs of strong black individuals and hundreds of years after the strife, a proud African American man is now the president of these United States.
But why just African American studies? African American studies has no imperative necessity other than it is popular among students of all races. You could include a class for any race but can universities fill the seats. I personally took an African American studies course because I have an affinity for the history and the culture and find it to be very interesting, however, I don’t think I would take a German American studies course or a Brazilian studies course. Believe it or not, a school is a business and they are not going to waste money on a class no one wants to take.
In overall conclusion, the relevance of an African American studies class on a college campus is pretty thorough in the sense that it makes money. The University of Oklahoma or any university could essentially teach its students how to play the ukulele, how to make a great sandwich, or how to survive in the woods for three weeks with only a roll of toilet paper as long as it makes money off of it. Regardless of all that I still took this class to expand my knowledge and love of the African American culture.
