When the genogram assignment was given‚ I was resentful to do it because I already had a vague idea of my family’s background. I understood the reason behind the assignment‚ but I strongly dislike talking about my family‚ especially to people I am not particularly close to. Although I did not learn any additional valuable information about my family‚ being able to organize what I was aware of aided me in my reflection. I recognize now that my closest relationship is to my mom‚ yet I do not feel comfortable
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African-American Studies The aspect of African-American Studies is key to the lives of African-Americans and those involved with the welfare of the race. African-American Studies is the systematic and critical study of the multidimensional aspects of Black thought and practice in their current and historical unfolding (Karenga‚ 21). African-American Studies exposes students to the experiences of African-American people and others of African descent. It allows the promotion and sharing of the African-American
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have survived up until this day. They are well known as Blues‚ Gospel‚ Jazz‚ Ragtime‚ and more. Since African Americans followed their traditions so much‚ It was harder for African American slaves to perform Spirituals due to them not being able to own any instruments. Not only did African American Spirituals play a major role in helping slaves with their extreme hardships‚ it also helped shape American music today. Spirituals
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demons thought to cause disease or praying for victory in times of war‚ the sociological trend of humans relying on spirituality when attempting to overcome their struggles is ubiquitous. This especially held true for both Native Americans (natives) and enslaved African Americans‚ as an immense reliance on plants intersected with spirituality at the foundation of their healing methods and perspectives on health. Furthermore‚ both of these groups heavily relied on their traditional healing methods as a
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background. African Americans in particular do not know anything about their background‚ and most of them do not care to know. Now in these modern days it is important to know where one came from‚ and to know their background. Knowing ones history will be a benefit to that person‚ and his or her family because history is a way to success. African Americans are one of the races of people in America that is confused about whom they are. They do not know their background‚ because African Americans think
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slaves was on a shortage of food‚ because of this reason the ship traded slaves for food and supplies. According to http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part1/1narr3.html “From Indentured Servitude to Racial Slavery” “In the early years of the colony‚ many Africans and poor whites-- most of the labors came from the English working class-- stood on the same ground. Black and white men and women worked side-by-side in the fields. Black and white men who broke their servant contract were equally punished.” This
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African-American Influence on American literature African American literature can be summarized as the writings of authors from African descent. In the United States‚ African descendents have had very different experiences from each others depending on where they lived. In the southern states of the United States‚ Blacks have been really oppressed until the Civil War‚ with the big part being illiterate well into the end of 1800. In the northern states ‚Blacks had a considerable greater freedom
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African American Inventor Patricia Bath Dr. Patricia Bath‚ an Ophthalmological Surgeon‚ inventor‚ and activist for patient’s rights‚ was born November4‚ 1942 in Harlem‚ New York. She is the daughter of Rupert Bath‚ who was an educated and well travel merchant seaman and Gladys Bath‚ who was a homemaker and housecleaner. Dr. Bath had a passion for books‚ travel and science. She was good in biology‚ which showed in high school when she became editor of the Charles Evans Hugh School’s science paper
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Progression of African Americans The historical progression of African Americans has been one of great trials‚ tribulations‚ and triumph. The ancestors of African Americans fought long and hard to overcome obstacles on every hand. It was not an easy journey to say the least. From the slave house to the White House‚ African Americans have made significant progress from 1865 to the present time. In this paper‚ I will discuss the different issues that African Americans faced throughout history
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African Americans African Americans (American Blacks or Black Americans)‚ racial group in the United States whose dominant ancestry is from sub-Saharan West Africa. Many African Americans also claim European‚ Native American‚ or Asian ancestors. A variety of names have been used for African Americans at various points in history. African Americans have been referred to as Negroes‚ colored‚ blacks‚ and Afro-Americans‚ as well as lesser-known terms‚ such as the 19th-century designation Anglo-African
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