Dec 18, 2009

Spunk | Compare and Contrast

1887: Eatonville was incorporated as an allblack, self-governing community. It provided residents an opportunity to live normal lives without daily struggles with racism. African- American culture thrived without competition.

1990s: In America’s ‘‘melting pot,’’ many ethnic groups feel that their distinct cultures are being absorbed and erased because young people are exposed every day to many different cultural influences. Some neighborhoods and communities have established special classes, clubs, and charter schools to preserve and protect their cultural...