Wednesday, September 23, 2009

The Ancient Africans and modren African Americans culture.

Ancient African culture influences modern African American culture today in many aspects. their is still some existence of African cultures that inspires the way how modern African American demonstrate their lifestyle today. their way of life in toady's is influenced in certain areas such as music, fashion, entertainment, films,religion,arts and education.

The rhythms of ancient African music is still present as some instruments of music in modern African American bands. Today, African Americans still have the traditions of raising their children in the proper way and the importance of family is still present.

Ancient African clothing are still worn by modern African Americans. They are very colorful and depicts strong African morals and are worn occasionally to church, jobs and other places. In today African Americans entertainment world ancient African dances and folklore's performed in theaters and in special events. Also, many African movies are sold in many countries across the world today including American enjoyed by almost everyone. They also have inspirational films that depicts early African history and highlighting the struggles they went through for modern African Americans live a justified life.

The christian religion in African American society today is influenced by ancient African morals as songs and church worships involves their practices. Their ancient African arts are displayed in African American museums.

their arts depicts the way of life of ancient Africans. In today, African American society African studies is part of the schools curriculum and books are written about the struggles and slavery they had to overcome.

Africa today is influenced by ancient Africa as some beliefs and practices are still relevant in modern African society. The belief of strong family ties is still present. They still believe that certain medicines and remedies can still serve a purpose in the healing process.Also they believe in spirits and that the dead is still risen. They have a strong faith in voodoo or what is known as "obeah" in which they perform as a means of good luck or fortune. The African morals are still part of today African Americans and African society. They history still linger for generations to come.

4 comments:

  1. I agree that ancient African culture influences modern African American culture because it is true that some beliefs and practices are still relevant in modern African American society.I think the history of African American culture still is present from strong family ties to strong faith.

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  2. I agree with you 100 percent. There definitely are remains of ancient African American culture floating around today, whether it be at church, at school, or among our developments. African American clothing is still being worn if you know the comedian Michael Blackson.

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  3. I agreee the african american culture influences American Culture.I think so because Modern African American still practices voo-doo.The clothing still exsists because you still see modern american african wearing it all around the country.

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  4. i agree but yea shantel i aint kno u was on here

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