https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x "Our way of living in style." en-us 2018-03-21 14:44:55 UTC 2024-08-24 17:06:56 UTC hello@padlet.com s1926439 https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x/wish/244566672 The first African American to assume the presidency, he was previously the junior United States Senator from Illinois from 2005 to 2008. This pertains to me because during the election a few of my family members gathered together to celebrate and some even cried because it felt like their freedom had finally came.]]> 2018-03-21 15:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x/wish/244566672 s1926439 https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x/wish/244572978 A cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem, New York, spanning the 1920s. This pertains to my culture because every year for Christmas we all dance in the living room and listen to jazz music.]]> 2018-03-21 15:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x/wish/244572978 s1926439 https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x/wish/244577352 The term originated from the cuisine developed by the African slaves mainly from the American South. This pertains to my culture because every Sunday for dinner my mom cooks southern food and invites family over.]]> 2018-03-21 15:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x/wish/244577352 s1926439 https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x/wish/244587873 The population is mostly Christian, with 83% of black Americans identifying as Christian, including 45% who identify as baptist. This pertains to me because growing up the church was like my second home. I praised danced and attended the choir.]]> 2018-03-21 15:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x/wish/244587873 s1926439 https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x/wish/244597755 The visual arts of the American black community influenced by various cultural traditions, including those of Africa, Europe and the Americas. This pertains to me because my dad was an artist and always drew pictures of my sister and I.]]> 2018-03-21 15:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x/wish/244597755 s1926439 https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x/wish/244605181 An international activist movement, originating in the African-American community, that campaigns against violence and systemic racism towards black people. This pertains to me because around the time I was only 16, and always played outside until Trayvon Martin died and everything escalated and it made me feel unsafe to leave the house.]]> 2018-03-21 16:02:42 UTC https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x/wish/244605181 s1926439 https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x/wish/244609462 A high-energy, synchronized, rhythmic dance moves that draw from ballet, jazz, modern dance, hip-hop and gymnastics. Teams of black females compete or "battle" with other teams around the South. This pertains to because I joined my first majorette team when I was 15 and fell in love the second I hit the battle floor.]]> 2018-03-21 16:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x/wish/244609462 s1926439 https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x/wish/244609557 African Hair Braiding is an ancient art, handed down from generation to generation in Africa. This pertains to me because when I was little my grandmother always braided my hair for school events.]]> 2018-03-21 16:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x/wish/244609557 s1926439 https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x/wish/244691156 Institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with the intention of primarily serving the African-American community. This pertains to my culture because I would be the first person in my entire family to attend a four year university.]]> 2018-03-21 18:22:05 UTC https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x/wish/244691156 s1926439 https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x/wish/244699925 An American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1954 through 1968. This pertains to me because without him I wouldn't have the great asset to education I have today.]]> 2018-03-21 18:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/s1926439/dpt2qaw8ie3x/wish/244699925