AAAD 150 1nd Edition Lecture 1 Outline of Last Lecture I. Not Applicable Outline of Current Lecture II. “African” Americans and Africa III. 3 centuries separating African Americans from immigrant ancestors IV. Being “African American” = New World Identity Current LectureI. “African” Americans and Africa- We recognize their Black English- See different culture through musico Ex: Blues, Jazz, Hip Hop, Cuban, Drums Leaves deep emotional impact- Seen different than first class citizens o Slavery and Poverty = Confront racial oppressiono Struggle led Blacks to being proud of Africa’s past- Afrocentrics/ Cultural nationalists o Emphasize heritage: Art, clothing, nameso Favored Swahili: Language of many ethnicities o “African Americans”: Mixture of many African peoples - Differences in African Diasporao Language: “Potent engine of culture” Different mother tongue o Religion: Africans = Muslim African Americans = Christian II. 3 centuries separating African Americans from immigrant ancestors o Changed identity: Language and Religiono Deprived African American of close knowledge of Africans III. Being “African American” = New World Identity - Naming people based on continent o Ignoring ethnic identity = Consequence of distance and time - All different types of Africans = Seen as one type - History of ancestors success vs. New World revision process began 18th century- Because of multivalent western oppressiono Disregarded good features of Africa o 19th/20th century: People think Africa has no positive historyThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.o Phillis Weatley (poet) Poems about equal right being
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