The African- American Culture

The African- American Culture

The African- American Culture which also has its name as the “Black-American Culture” mainly contain of the social contribution of the African Americans to the entire culture in America. The different identities and descriptions the African-American gets sourced from the African-American origin and history. The African-American culture is different as well as extremely influential when it comes to the entire American culture. The African-American cultures largely have its source as Western as well as Central Africa. Most of the African-American belong to the group of people known as the Yoruba people in Africa. Understanding the African-American identity as it is in the American culture is only possible through an anthropological approach, however it is more easier since the majority of their activities and cultural behaviors will highly match with those of the west and central Africa. Despite their being a lot of challenges facing the African-American, they were still able to conserve and practice some of their own cultural practices which they had from their mother land. [unique_solution]Some of these practices by the African-American were carried over a long period of time until they did blend with the American culture and eventually having recognition. The African-American first identity came to establishment during the era of slavery. At this time, it is when the African-American indicated and displayed its vibrant culture which until today it has caused great impact not only in the American Culture but also in other areas around the globe. Some of the cultures and believes that the African-American did hold onto were those concerning the ritual practices. They honored and displayed respect towards their ancestors and more so they had strong believes in the spiritual possession.