Music
Genre of music that has roots in West Africa where stories were delivered rhythmically, over drums and sparse instrumentation
What is Rap
Basic soul food staple that was a crop brought to America during the slave trade
What is Rice
Dance inspired by the movements of African dancing, and flourished as a new style of dance performed on the street for the people
What is HipHop
Genre of music that originated in Kingston, Jamaica
What is Reggae
Recognizable aspect of soul food that came from African traditions in boiling leafy greens
What are Collard Greens
Staple of modern black culture that came from traditional African long nails and unique nail designs
What are Acrylic Nails
Genre of music that was influenced by African music's interlocking and percussive rhythms as well as varied improvisations
What is Jazz/Blues
Cuisine heavily influenced by Creole cooking traditions that is especially popular in Louisiana
What is Cajun
Hair style that dates back to 3000 B.C. in the Horn and West coasts of Africa that was continued with slaves in the U.S.
What is Cornrow
Genre of music popular in the south that is rooted in African-originated slave hymns and black gospel music
What is soul
Sticky dessert with many origins in different countries (especially in Africa) that is made with rice, vanilla, and water
What is Rice Pudding
Hairstyle that traces back to 3500 BC Africa and could indicate of a person's status and was/is a social art
What are Braids
Genre of music that originated from other genres of black American music and the percussion of the Yoruba and Dahomean peoples
What is Rock n' Roll
Popular drink that has origins in Ethiopia where it continues to be produced regularly from
What is Coffee
Ear jewelry that's roots go back to Nubia and were worn by men and women in Ancient Egypt
What are Hoops