Cultural Reflection Being an African American representative influences my identity and worldview. Recent events with police brutality and the “Black Lives Matter” movement demonstrate how race is still a problem for many people. The African American identity was associated with property for an extended period. Consequently, rejecting the perception of “segregated people” is hard not only for other races but also for African Americans. The case of Gorge Floyd has shocked me and made me realize that I am a member of the segregated community, even though I was born in the US and have similar rights as everyone else in this country. Moreover, I understood the importance of raising awareness about the problems of African American population so that the state officials will know that the problems should be solved, not ignored. I also realize that minorities need protection and an opportunity to be represented in politics. When cultural differences are accepted and have the freedom to express their concerns, the country will develop. Cultural Comparison I am going to compare my culture to the Native American culture. Both cultures experienced violent measures taken by white establishments and were segregated by the state officials and general population. The difference was in the perception of each culture by the society and state. The African Americans were considered as “slaves,” while the Native Americans were perceived as “discovered” and “conquered” people. As such, both cultures were perceived as a minority and were segregated from the general white population. However, today the situation is changing, and more civil rights activists are uniting to solve the problems associated with the African American and the Native American populations. People start to be tolerant and involved in politics, having an active civil society. Cultural Accommodation The world is abundant for cultures, thus accepting them is crucial to maintain stability and peace. People should understand the prevalence of cultural differences in the world and their country, accepting the fact that there is no single and right way of living. To interact successfully with various communities in the country, a person should adjust his actions about the culture they are communicating. A person should avoid thinking about stereotypes of a specific culture when interacting with them. For example, when talking with an Asian person, people usually think of him as a representative of the Chinese culture, neglecting many Asian cultures. Stereotypical thinking leads to misunderstanding between people causing social tensions and instability. Therefore, people should change their thinking and be more tolerant and understanding about other cultures. Another thing that can be adjusted when interacting with someone from another culture is to pay attention to your actions. It may be bad behavior for some people if you get too close to a person or touch them. Moreover, you should not talk much about his ethnic or religious, or racial background because it may look rude. Civic Responsibility As a member of the African American and the LGBTQ community, I have responsibilities in front of my peers.