WebBeing black in America involves a process of moving through and adopting from many different cultures. To define what’s authentically black is virtually impossible, as there are …

WebThe forced migration of Africans reshaped cultural practices, traditions, and identities. In this country, Black community building and identity formation have created a heritage …

WebThis comes as protests continue nationwide, sparked by high-profile deaths of African Americans. Many of them have become household names: George Floyd, Elijah …

WebIn its philosophy, “Black is beautiful” focused also on emotional and psychological well-being. The movement affirmed natural hairstyles like the “Afro” and the variety of skin …

WebBlack America - March on Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama The series begins at a crucial turning point in American history: the Selma marches that led to the signing of the 1965 …

WebAccording to Samuel W. Black, president of the Association of African American Museums, the first half of the 20th century was a golden age for black collectors: Carter G. …

WebThe contributions and cultural influences stemming from enslaved Africans have been greatly undermined in the American culture. Africanisms varying from traditional folklore, …

WebAttempts to hold Black servants beyond the normal term of indenture culminated in the legal establishment of Black chattel slavery in Virginia in 1661 and in all the English colonies …

WebBlack culture is not the glorification of violence, nihilism and the degradation of women, but it soon will be if those who know better do not possess the courage to stand up and say: …

WebIn 1940, 60 percent of employed black women worked as domestic servants; today the number is down to 2.2 percent, while 60 percent hold white- collar jobs. 44 and 1. In …