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Is it an African American tradition to pray before they eat ?

Even over stuff as simple as fruit and candy. I have two black friends both who are African American (neither knows each other) .Whenever Im with either of them I notice they both seem to say something under thier breath … Continue reading

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When black people talk during movies is that an African tradition?

I was watching soccer with Cameroonians and they were talking all the time. Most of it were just useless disputes. They told me that in Cameroon it’s always like that, they always talk during the whole game. in my opinion … Continue reading

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Have music suggestions for PE unit on African-American "steppin"?

I am a PE teacher at a Juvenile Detention Center, and this summer we will be exploring the African-American dance tradition of "steppin". We will study its origins, its tradition in American black fraternities, and its role in the modern … Continue reading

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Kenge Kenge: Obama For Change

Kenge Kenge symbolise all that is great about African traditional music; they are the guardians and masters of an ancient but living tradition. They breath new life into Kenya’s Luo musical roots, continuing its evolution, from the hand-made instruments of … Continue reading

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many African have mixed cristian belives and tradition.are the two compatible?how the two could be asimileted?

cristian question Water & Oil 9under normal circumstances) do not dissolve together. They continually seperate. The same is true of Bible teachings & pagan teachings… Is There Only One True God? (answered online) http://watchtower.org/e/200602b/article_01.htm The Lure of Santeria http://watchtower.org/e/20000708a/article_01.htm (describes … Continue reading

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what African traditions have been retained in Jamaica?

Now black beauty you know u need to CEASE…. I swear when I’m in Jamaica I think I’m in NIGERIA somewhere!!!! lol ANYWAY There are MANY countries in the English AND Spanish speaking Caribbean that have retained their African culture … Continue reading

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african movies GAMES MEN PLAY.EKAETTE.SACRED TRADITION.SILENCE OF THE GODS

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African Culture – Advise please?

Our office is planning a Halloween day next Friday. The African employees have advised that it is against their culture to dress up in that fashion. Is this correct? Yes I am aware that this is not a South African … Continue reading

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VideoBooks Series: Open Mike: African Oral tradition, critical thinking, embracing diversity

Discussing a collaboration with painter Savi Sawakar. Michael Eric Dyson on the remix! Duration : 0:9:11

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Can someone please share Eritrean wedding traditions?

I am getting married this summer and my husband to be is Eritrean. I want to surprise him and incorporate traditional Eritrean wedding aspects into our ceremony. We are having a simple ceremony performed by a magistrate. Someone mentioned that … Continue reading

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