Creating Black Americans

  Creating Black Americans   Identity: What does it mean to say that African American is a " New World" identity, and that African Americans "created themselves?‘ Culture: What does it mean to say that African American culture, including the religion, is inherently political? Slavery: What was distinctive about the way slavery was implemented in the United States? Why is it important to understand and be able to explain) that distinction? The Black Image: What are some specific misconceptions that have been perpetuated about African Americans through mainstream American culture (and even exported around the world)? For each of the questions above, please provide specific examples of people, laws, cultural beliefs and practices etc. that we have covered since the beginning of the class- Use your lecture notes and review your reading to find these specific examples.