Narrative Essay On Cultural Identity

My cultural identity developed through solid principles established on a foundation of positive values, and morals. I have fond remembrances for the traditions of worship, celebration, and clean living. This is what connected me to my family is how our family connected. What I gained from family gatherings was the importance of family unity and strength for family. My parents were very Afrocentric, my father would go to “Sankofa” meetings which I never understood the significance at that time, but now aware of that Sankofa symbolizes taking from the past what is good and bringing it into the present in order to make positive progress through the benevolent use of knowledge. Represented by a bird taking an egg off its back or a heart …show more content…
I was extremely militant, and had a hatred for White America, and Whites in general. Not until I went to college, I had not had the opportunity to experience differences. It was as if I was in the twilight zone. What a culture shock! (2) I was overcome with anxiety, disoriented in my new social environment, and very overwhelmed with my recent …show more content…
The career counselor prompted me to be mindful that I come from a family of high achiever’s. She reminded me of the values my family instilled in me as a child, to be my best. The lesson was harsh but necessary. I was now at the “Internalization” stage. This stage is characterized by inner security of working out conflicts between my old self and new identity I had established. (pg291) I had to return to the positive values of my African heritage that were instilled in me as a child. After college, I was hired at Cabrini Hospital. I was a Unit Secretary on the Pediatrics ward. I was often asked to speak to the parents and sick children to help the children’s stay in the hospital. Upon doing