Black History today

African people have come so far today from overcoming slavery to having a present day African American president. How do you believe this race has become such a important part of American Culture today? Many historical figures have contributed to the African American race, Which do you believe put a significant footprint in their history? Black music stated by Malcolm X has had a major impact on African American history, Which Artist's do you believe carry on the traditions and tell the story of Black culture? In Campbells book he talks about the group "Boyz in the Hood" and how they tell the story of young African Americans living in the ghetto. Think of ways young people struggling in the ghetto can overcome there environment and become successful?