My Family Culture

If there was a major catastrophe and I had to take three things that represented my culture I would take the following: 1. My Family Bible because it is the foundation of my family's culture stemming all the back to my ancestors. The Bible was the first book many learned to read from in the days of slavery. It's teachings have taught many generations how to treat one another and God's expectations of live a good life. 2. My photo album with pictures of my family because I use this book to share stories about my family to my children and grandchild about our heritage. 3. My IPod because music tells a story and soothes the soul. As an African American, our culture is very rich in the area of music from the old spirituals to the gospel songs of today. Music was something that has been passed down from generation to generation and really gives account to the struggles of our ancestors. If upon arrival I had to leave one thing behind, I would leave behind my IPod because all of the songs that I would are really etched in my heart. I have a love for music and have directed choirs for many years so, I could probably record the words to many of the songs. I have learned through this exercise just how much my faith and heritage means to me. I have a very strong sense of who I am and where I come from and a great respect for those who were here before me to help me become the person that I am today. This exercise difficult in a way because I had to really search within myself and establish what is important to my culture and has helped me become the person I am today which is why my first choice would be my Bible.