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Empowered by the black cultural movement, African Americans increasingly demanded more roles and more realistic images of their lives, both in mainstream and black media. Black journalists used the talk-show format to air community concerns.
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.
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.
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 and their contributions to American society and culture are honored each February with Black History Month. Black Americans make up the single largest racial minority in the United States and form the second largest racial group after whites in the United States.
Welcome to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture. Plan Your Visit. We are open 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. today. Reserve Passes! Museum News & Highlights. Previous Slide. Next Slide. What's Happening at the Museum. A look at all the upcoming programs and events. Join Us!
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.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture.
Discover the importance of upholding traditions in the Black community, including Juneteenth, for ancestral connection and empowerment.
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...