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African-American culture

African-American culture is the way of life of African-Americans, who are people whose families are originally from Africa. African-Americans often have their own unique traditions, values, and ways of communicating, eating, dressing, and more. Some African-American music, like Jazz and Hip-Hop, is well known around the world. Certain foods like gumbo, collard greens, and fried chicken are popular in African-American culture. African-American art often speaks to important historical elements of the culture, like slavery and civil rights. African-American language, like Ebonics and "slang," express emotions and a shared sense of identity.