HomeWork help Answer this question

I need help with this question. It needs to be answered in 300 words. 

Is culture something that comes from us (empowering) or is it something that is sold to us (exploitative)?

must be 300 words 

Please use this resource:

The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb5UMezZvKk

Alternative Link through IndieWIRE http://www.indiewire.com/2014/07/watch-the-black-press-soldiers-without-swords-award-winning-documentary-on-the-history-of-blacks-in-journalism-2-159178/