Arick D. Scott's Reflection

        After hearing Dr. Carr’s lecture, one may feel like he/she learned something new or simply reviewed material that they were taught before. I, personally, left the lecture feeling enlightened and uplifted. I never had a strong reason to feel a sense of African pride. I believe that society slanders African culture, history, and universal influence simply because it was so detrimental to social development. If one were to honestly take a moment to reflect on historical events and think of the origin of life, he/she would initially start at European influence, that is so apparent in modern society, but would always find his/herself deep within the roots of Africa. The world’s oldest evidence of human remains was found in Africa. If scientists and biologists can support the idea that every cell has to be reproduced by another cell through chemical reactions, then this idea leads into the larger idea that every human was created from another. Obviously, everyone is genetically connected to our common ancestor, commonly known as “Lucy,” but everyone seems to overlook the fact that this fossil was found in Africa, which makes everyone of African descent. Now that anyone can be considered African, there shouldn’t be a reason for anyone to hold education as a low-priority. Education and intelligence are key principles to African culture and everyone should humbly stride toward intellectual success before anyone arrogantly strides towards artificial, financial success. Society’s set goals are corrupted and leave many individuals with a sense of failure simply because of their net worth, gross income, or any materialistic items that reflects his/her income. If education were the true goal for everyone, then no one would fail and success would be a true reflection of his/her dedication.