When Africans came to America, it is important to note that out of the 6 ½ million people 5 out of 6 of them were African. One of the key points of the lecture is that when Africans came to America they felt the feeling of loss and emptiness. Under the conditions that they were in culturally they had to adapt to many things but they had their own culture that is still present today. They term that describes the Negro having to adapt is known as “Acculturation”. In addition to adapting they adopt the values of the nation. Normally when people start spending more time in an area they adopt many aspects of that place, whether it be language or other cultural aspects.
Another aspect of the lecture was Reafricanized Christianity. Africans already had their own religion and beliefs before they went to America. The white society tried to influence them but they have their own culture. Dr. Beatty also brought to my attention all of the aspects of African culture. The aspect of Agricultural cultivation, music, language, and literature was a large part.
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