Chechpoint

Capstone Checkpoint

The most useful thing I’ve learned about the diversity of America’s racial and ethnic make-up is well are all newcomers in some sense of the word. Everyone was once an immigrant, from my great grandparents who arrived here from Mississippi to people who arrived here hundreds of years ago. So, basically everyone has had the same struggles to learn a new language and how to get along with each other. I did learn something interesting about my cultural background, in my studies that we know the true meaning of family, and that’s what makes my family come together as one. With almost 300,000 illegal immigrants and two thirds of a million legal immigrants increasing the population of the United States each year, it is clear we will have to adapt to cultural differences over the next 4o+ years and beyond. The largest population entering the United States, bot legally and secretly, is the Hispanic population, primarily from Mexico, so this group will probably have the greatest influence on American culture. To prepare for this cultural shift, learning tolerance and appreciating differences will be our greatest challenge. From seniors, to children, to all working people, Americans will have to become flexible when dealing with different ways of working, speaking, and acting. The way this will occur most likely is gradually, especially due to the bonding of children from different backgrounds in schools. If we can accomplish this, 2050 will hold a bright future for all citizens.