I wanted to share this video from Inside Africa CNN about a program called “Black to Our Roots”. It is an educational tour where fifteen black youth are selected to go to Ghana to learn about their roots. I’ve always thought the best way to learn is through first hand experience. To apply each youth must write a 500-word essay which answering the following:

• Who Am I. (50 words)
• What I know about African history and culture. (200 words)
• Why I want to go to Africa. (200 words)
• What I expect to learn. (50 words)

The program is sponsored by HABESHA, Inc., whose aim is to broaden our youth’s knowledge of the world and themselves; Through it, may be expanded our youth’s awareness, to include Africa in their thoughts, their educational horizon and life long ambitions. If you know of someone who is interested, encourage them to submit an essay. These type of opportunities don’t happen everyday.