African-American Culture

“We should also understand that slavery should be viewed as a starting point for understanding the African-American. (Akbar)" We must realize the legacy that slavery has left on our mental state and change our behavior accordingly. We must rebuild our culture from the ground up. Learning to celebrate ourselves and unite with one another to become stronger than we ever were, this is the only way to ensure the longevity of the black culture in America. “The problem that has been created for the Euro-American mind...Is rooted in this idea that made him believe that he was a Caucasian image that he identified as god. (Akbar)” We must no longer bow down to an associate the white race with divinity. Stop participating in the religions that were created to keep us down, but instead embrace a religion that empowers us. “Christianity handicapped the productivity of non-white people. (Akbar)” Creates a feeling of inferiority, when you associate the god that you worship with someone who is not your own. It is difficult for us to think differently and …show more content…
"Work is identified with punishment. Work is equated with inferiority. Work became equated with slavery. (Akbar)" Working all day in brutal conditions with no motivation but the avoidance of retaliation. For example, slaves were often lied to, deceived by masters, forced to work long hours in poor conditions with no benefits. The avoidance of work was considered the ultimate sign of freedom. Most modern-day African-Americans have no sense of pride in work, they also have an unwillingness to work and is viewed in a negative light, and amongst all, they fear that they are always going to be held down and not allowed to excel. Often times they try to look successful without having to do much work. It’s no coincidence that today many African Americans look upon working as an undesirable