Black Stereotypes

African Americans have always been given negative stereotypes. Occupation wise, we’re told that the only thing we’re good at is rapping or being athletes. Regarding these stereotypical activities, we’re also not taken seriously, being told that our opinions don’t matter, and we should only focus on what we’re “paid (expected) to do.”

In addition, the most mistreated and neglected individual is an African American woman. African American women are stereotypically seen as materialistic, “ghetto”, and only useful through a sexualized viewpoint.

Altogether, the most difficult thing about being an African American individual, is being a target. We’re viewed as nothing but criminals, ready to do criminal activities. These stereotypical viewpoints have led to the unjust and unmerciful killings of so many African Americans, from ages as young 7 years old.

Society tends to have negative perspectives upon the African American community. Rarely, do they recognize many successes of those people of color, without judgement nor suspicion. Those successes can be awards, certificates, diplomas or any form of recognition that isn’t negative. This project is made to illustrate how society stereotypically views the African American community. This project is also made to acknowledge the success of that same community academically, culturally, and spiritually.