2017年9月28日 · From celebrating freedom to raising awareness of what that freedom means, African-American holidays and traditions are a significant aspect of American history. Kwanzaa is a celebration lasting from December 26 to January 1, and it is a tradition of celebrating a “good harvest, life and prosperity,” according to Black History Month.

2023年5月31日 · In this article, we will explore some of the most important elements of African American culture, including its celebrations, traditions, and customs, and what they mean to the African American community.

From their origins in Africa and subsequent journey to the Americas to modern-day accomplishments, African American culture is not simply defined by race or historical struggle [11][12][13][14][15][16][17] but is deeply rooted in shared practices, identity, and community.

4 天之前 · African Americans constitute one of the largest ethnic groups in the United States. African Americans are mainly of African ancestry, but many have non-Black ancestors as well. Learn more about African Americans, including their history, culture, and contributions.

Our Teacher's Guide offers a collection of lessons and resources for K-12 social studies, literature, and arts classrooms that center around the achievements, perspectives, and experiences of African Americans across U.S. history.

African Americans found ways to develop cultural anchors and social networks in order to endure and succeed in the United States: whether in slavery or in free communities; in segregated black...

From their origins in Africa and subsequent journey to the Americas to modern-day accomplishments, African American culture is not simply defined by race or historical struggle [11][12][13][14][15][16][17] but is deeply rooted in shared practices, identity, and community.

The oral traditions and idiomatic expressions of African Americans are many. This section explores their full range largely through the people who used them including preachers, debaters, politicians, and radio djs.

4 天之前 · The Association for the Study of African American Life and History releases a theme for each year, which is a practice Woodson started. This year’s theme is African Americans and Labor. The organization plans to use the month, and the rest of the year, focusing on the role of Black labor in building the nation through industry or community work.

2025年1月7日 · African American culture— often referred to as Black American culture or simply Black culture—emerged from the rich cultural expressions of African Americans, distinct from the dominant European-American traditions.