The term African American generally denotes descendants of the enslaved Africans brought to the thirteen American colonies during the Atlantic slave trade, while recent black immigrants to the United States (or their children) may also identify as African American.
How many people are of African descent in America?
There are around 200 million people identifying themselves as being of African descent live in the Americas.
What characteristics define African American culture?
African cultures, slavery, slave rebellions, and the civil rights movement have shaped African-American religious, familial, political, and economic behaviors. The imprint of Africa is evident in a myriad of ways: in politics, economics, language, music, hairstyles, fashion, dance, religion, cuisine, and worldview.
What is African American language?
Ebonics, also called African American Vernacular English (AAVE), formerly Black English Vernacular (BEV), dialect of American English spoken by a large proportion of African Americans. …
Who are famous African American?
Famous African Americans
- Benjamin Banneker. Born on November 9, 1731 near Elliott City Maryland, Benjamin was one of America’s greatest intellectuals and scientists. …
- Dr. Percy Lavon Julian. …
- Jesse Owens. …
- Fannie Lou Hamer. …
- Sojourner Truth. …
- Ruby Bridges Hall. …
- Thurgood Marshall. …
- Booker T.