Introduction

Hi, my name is America Salgado. I’m a sophomore majoring in finance. Recently I got a new job at a Toyota Service Center which is better than my previous job and have more coworkers that help out when I need help. Also recently I went to a Bad Bunny concert which was an experience I will never forget, got merch, and had a good time for 3 hours straight. 

Last semester (Spring 22’) was my first semester here at Baruch and for my freshman year seminar class we had to read a book that one of the professor here at Baruch wrote called The World According to Fannie Davis by Bridgett M. Davis. There was a part of this book that resonated with me, it was when the main character Fannie Davis always gave food or anything that people needed without even thinking about it or asking anything in return, if she had she would give. Which reminded me of my mother and it’s ironic since the author Bridgett is actually telling the story of her mother Fannie. Another thing I liked about Fannie was when she stated that if she had, why wouldn’t she give the best to her family, live a luxurious life, and treat herself for her hard work. Fannie worked hard for her money in a time period where there was a limited amount of African Americans being successful, especially women. People looked up to her for her success and dedication in running her number business that was mostly runned by white men. Fannie’s job took a tremendous amount of her time but made sure each of her children had some time alone with her. Even though I didn’t finish the book completely, I resonated with the author and took some advice from Fannie. If you have, why not give and enjoy and treat yourself for your hard work.