African American History

noun a character in minstrel shows, usually depicted as a stereotypical black man

• The Jim Crow laws were a set of racist legislation in the United States that enforced segregation and discrimination.
• Back in the days of Jim Crow, African Americans faced harsh segregation and inequality.
• Those Jim Crow laws were just plain wrong, man.
• The remnants of Jim Crow still linger in the systemic racism present today.

noun a genre of music that originated among African Americans in the southern United States and is characterized by religious themes and emotional expression

• The history of Negro spirituals dates back to the time of slavery in America.
• My grandmother used to sing Negro spirituals while she cooked dinner.
• I love listening to those old school Negro spirituals.
• The resilience and hope in Negro spirituals continue to inspire many people today.

noun African American

• The African American community has made significant contributions to American history.
• My African American friend invited me to a barbecue this weekend.
• That new movie features a lot of cool African American actors.
• Her artwork is a beautiful representation of the African American experience.

noun African Americans

• African Americans have made significant contributions to American history and culture.
• A lot of African Americans live in this neighborhood.
• Some African Americans refer to each other as 'brothers' or 'sisters'.
• The resilience of African Americans in the face of adversity is truly inspiring.