Connections - A Mercy, The African-American Odyssey, Speakers, and Previous Knowledge (GSD)

Consider the connections one can make when surveying the information we have covered in this course. What connections can be made between the readings, speakers, individual research, and previous knowledge?  

How do these connections affirm, complicate, or change our understanding of all or one of the following:

• African Americans
• African American History/Culture
• American History/Culture

Bonus: Over the course of the readings have there been instances when you have personally connected with the information?  If you would like to share any connections, you may note them here.