At Upper Merion Area School District, I have observed and experienced racial injustice, racial insensitivity, racial inequality, and lack of knowledge about Black History on multiple occasions during my freshman year. If we had a Black History course formulated and integrated into the UMASD curriculum, everyone would be educated about America's history, and the TRUE and accurate role Black people played in that history. When the Black History course is being taught, it needs to be taught right and in the truest form. At UMASD, we are indoctrinated to praise people like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson when they were slave owners and did inhumane things to their Black slaves. I am not suggesting that we should ignore them since they also played a role in American history; however, we should also shine a spotlight on who they really were. Educating people about Black History has the best chance of reducing the racial injustice and racial insensitivity along with everyone knowing that Black people built this country with their blood sweat and tears. Black people are often diminished and seen as weak, poor, or uneducated when we are so much more. As a young black scholar, I would love to learn about my heritage and true history, apart from being in chains and picking cotton. I  would appreciate your support in signing this petition for change at UMASD.