Black Lives Matter
As I've mentioned in a previous post- Black Americanah in Rwanda-one of my biggest struggles throughout my service has been my experience as a Black volunteer. Part of a Peace Corps Volunteer's responsibility is to be an ambassador for America, sharing and promoting its values in our countries of service. A few months ago two secondary school students knocked on my front door and told me they wanted to learn about America. They had found out I was American from some other students, and wanted to learn about the history and culture. They followed American news, and brought up the killings of black people in America, and the presidential election. One of the students asked me if black people were safe in America and if I would be safe when I go back to America. They told me to not vote for Donald Trump because he hated black people. It's 2016 and I was asked if black people are safe in America. How are we supposed to share America's values of fre