Week 4: “How I Got Over”

For a homework assignment we read a document by Daniel & Smitherman titled “How I Got Over”. In the reading it discussed the Traditional African World View and i found this intriguing because some of the traditional world views such as respect are also common black values represented throughout the world. For example respecting eldersContinue reading “Week 4: “How I Got Over””

Week 3 Blog Entry: Transatlantic Slave Trade and class dicsussion

This week in class we discussed the reading what has Africa given America , which i blogged about lash week. In class we discussed the food , entertainment and traditions over. Also is in class we made a poster for each group which demonstrated the Transatlantic slave trade. In class my group had to identifyContinue reading “Week 3 Blog Entry: Transatlantic Slave Trade and class dicsussion”

Week 2: What Africa Has Given America

” Africans and their descendants, contributed to the richness and fullness of American culture from it’s beginnings.” They have contributed in many various ways including food, health advancements and entertainment. These are just many examples of how Africa has established culture in America. Many crops have came directly from Africa during the slave trade. ForContinue reading “Week 2: What Africa Has Given America”

Week 1: “What Is Africa To Me?”

In the writing Heritage by Countee Cullen it discusses Africa in a very descriptive perspective. For example in stanza 2 , 2 through 6. It states “Want no sound except the song Sung by wild barbaric birds Goading massive jungle herds, Juggernauts of flesh that pass Trampling tall defiant grass” The choice of words suchContinue reading “Week 1: “What Is Africa To Me?””

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”

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