What is African-American culture?
[[File:National Museum of African American History and Culture in February 2020.jpg|thumb| National Museum of African American History and Culture]] {{African American topics sidebar}} '''African American culture''' is the culture of [[African Americans]] or '''Black Americans'''. African Americans are black citizens of the [[United States]] brought to America during the [[slave trade]] who have origins in [[Africa]]. African American culture is influenced by African, European and Native American cultures. [[Soul food]] is a cuisine from the [[Southern United States]] influenced by West African cuisine, [[Native American]] cuisine and the [[cuisine of the Southern United States]] eaten and cooked by African Americans. Many American music genres such [[jazz]], rock, blues, [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]], [[hip hop]] can trace their roots to African American communities. African Americans observe a variety of U.S. holidays, although the significance and value of these holidays can vary among individuals. Among the most cherished are religious holidays and those that promote family gatherings, such as [[Easter]], [[Christmas]], and [[Thanksgiving]]. Additionally, holidays with cultural significance, like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Memorial Day, hold particular importance, especially as they originated from the experiences of freed African Americans following the Civil War. There are also specific holidays that are uniquely celebrated within the African American community, including [[Kwanzaa]] (December 26 to January 1), Black Love Day (February 1), and Indigenous Peoples' Day (October). Most prominently, [[Juneteenth]] (June 19) stands out as the oldest nationally recognized holiday that honors the abolition of slavery in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://hhs.iowa.gov/media/12904/download?inline|title= African American Culture & Foods}}</ref> ==Related pages== *[[Soul food]] *[[African-American music]] *[[Culture of the United States]] ==References== {{reflist}} {{US-stub}} [[Category:African-Ame