Category: African American Culture

Slavery may very well be the most vile and inhumane practice that ever-surfaced mankind. Innocent people of African descent both in America and across the globe felt the detrimental implication of slavery for centuries. While it was nearly impossible to escape captivity at the height of slavery, resistance and rebellions became widespread methods for slaves…

In the twentieth century, the United States of America has transitioned into a more diverse nation. Immigrants arriving from around the globe combined with African Americans to challenge the American identity. As a result, prominent figures including Theodore Roosevelt believed every American should indeed be Americanized. Throughout the twentieth century, Americanization, which means to sacrifice…

Migration has been the lot of the human race since ancient times. People have journeyed across the world in search of happiness, a new life, or have been forced by the domineering and evil power of racism. The unwritten rule of racism has been firmly embedded in our history and has resulted in many battle…

African-American literature was composed by the descents of Africa, who came to America as slaves, later got settled and educated. Their writing mainly speaks about the suffering, depression, and oppression by Americans. Later they adapted the modern way of living as Americans. This literature is dominated by Autobiographical narratives of Africans and reached its peak…

Introduction: ‘Hip Hop America’ by Nelson George is a thought-provoking exploration of the cultural phenomenon that is hip hop. In this summary essay, we delve into the key themes and ideas presented in the book, shedding light on the impact and significance of hip hop in American society. From its origins in the Bronx to…

Imagine a world where the stories of countless individuals who contributed to shaping history were silenced, forgotten, or overshadowed. That world was a reality for far too long. Thankfully, Black History Month emerged as a beacon of light, a time to celebrate, honor, and educate about the achievements, struggles, and contributions of Black individuals throughout…

Abstract This essay provides some secret messages about Jordan Peele’s film, Get Out that revealed racism in American culture. The author argues that Peele’s Get Out illustrates the protracted terrorism that is whiteness and the concomitant objectification and utilization of the black body for white survival, accumulation, and pleasure. The film challenges those audiences to…

Marc Jacob’s SpringSummer 2017 show featured predominantly white models including the industry’s ‘top models’, Bella and Gigi Hadid and Kendal Jenner, wearing wigs styled in pastel-colored dreadlocks for a ‘cyberpunk goth’ look inspired by ‘ravers’, ‘acid house’, ‘Harajuku girls’ and director Lana Wachowski’s distinctive hairdo. From the 52 shows, less than 10 of the models…