How were African American artist able to use their works to promote cultural and social awareness?
Q. The goals of the New Negro Movement that became known as the Harlem Renaissance were to create a public platform to showcase African American contributions to art and literature in opposition to the racist stereotypes that prevailed at the time. How were African American writers, poets, musicians and artists also able to use their works to promote cultural and social awareness?
Asked by famous amis - Thu Apr 16 14:36:14 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The Emergence of the Harlem Renaissance During the 1920s and into the 1930s, African American literature flourished during the Harlem Renaissance. Known mostly for the emergence of great literature by black authors, the Harlem Renaissance, also known as the New Negro Movement, was a result of several factors. Before the Renaissance, thousands of blacks migrated from the South to the Northern industrial cities as more employment opportunities became available during World War I. In addition, the black middle class was increasing and more educational opportunities were available to blacks. More .. a guide to Harlem Renaissance Materials
Answered by unknown - Thu Apr 16 14:54:28 2009

How come Africans in general look better than African Americans?
Q. I don't intend to offend any African Americans because im African. I lived in Africa(Uganda) for many years and i saw most of the best looking women. Most African Americans love wearing fake hair,(Like red hair, hair straightaning) and they still look ugly compared to many natural looking Africans. Some of them even have fake boobs yet Africans have real boobs. Is it because African Americans are not pure blood?
Asked by Just live your life - Wed Sep 10 19:08:19 2008 - - 22 Answers - 5 Comments

A. Sigh, it's amazing how everyone resorts to political correctness when they cannot answer a question. Though you worded this in a very harsh way, there is some truth to what you are saying. I believe Africans look better than African Americans because they do not try to fit into the White standard of beauty with hair straighteners, contacts and such. Real Africans embrace their unique beauty, which makes them beautiful;P
Answered by Smitty Werben Man Jensen - Wed Sep 10 21:35:00 2008

What is the lifespan of an African Bullfrog?
Q. What is the lifespan of a captive African Bullfrog? I have a female African Bullfrog, and she is appx. 9 months old. How long is the typical lifespan of an African Bullfrog in captivity? In the wild?
Asked by Spanky - Tue Jan 16 14:50:22 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. ''Origin and Lifespan African giant bullfrogs are native to eastern and southern Africa. Properly cared for, African giant bullfrogs have lived for more than 16 years.'' Hope that helps.
Answered by [ pongo ] - Tue Jan 16 14:58:16 2007

What is African time and why different from other times?
Q. I ve seen and heard many people Black people to be specific - using African time as an excuse for being late for meetings etc ..Is it really true that Africans are not time conscious?...does it mean that those Africans who are not living by African time have abandoned their roots? If you are Black (African) how much do you use your African time to hide your disregard for time?
Asked by unknown - Thu Mar 13 05:25:01 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. What a cop out! Thats no excuse for being late! And if black ppl have started using it amongst themselves, would that not entrench this belief that it is acceptable to be late, as long as your black? Its almost Orwellian; you whites can have your time; and we can have ours - what rubbish! I dont believe that all Africans subscribe to African time; there must be at least one out there who is timeous (or even arrives at their meetings 5 min early - gasp!). This is stereotyping at its basic, and wats sad is that its gaining acceptance amongst those whom it stereotypes agaisnt.
Answered by styviesblu - Thu Mar 13 05:49:57 2008

Why do so many African Americans continue to practice Christianity when it was a forced relgion?
Q. Okay, so I am african american and I want to know why so many of us are out there practicing christianity as though it wasn't a forced religion back during times of slavery. I dunno, maybe I have the facts wrong, so hopefully someone can enlighten me. I'm not a Christian- but the reason that I'm not is for the simple fact that evolution makes too much sense to me- however, what I want to know is why so many african americans continue to practice Christianity, while all the other have been abolished (or at least are seeming to be) in this century.
Asked by Not Your Average Banana - Tue Sep 5 12:43:25 2006 - - 11 Answers - 3 Comments

A. The vast majority of the the Christian world is made up of peopel whose ancestors had Christanity imposed upon them, be it by direct or indirect coercion. Most Europeans did not take to Christianity voluntarily per se. They were for the most part pagans and then their emperor, or king would say, "We are all Christians." Old beliefs lost official sanction and were forgotten. Part of that is because the old pagan religions, as well as the African religions were community based religions. They depended on the village or state to have the festivals, participate in the customs and retell the old stories. In the case of slaves, families and towns were ripped apart and what was left bore no resmblance to what they used to practice. … [cont.]
Answered by nycplanner - Tue Sep 5 14:33:57 2006

What did african americans where during the civil war?
Q. I'm doing a project for my mississippi studies project. I need to know what african americans (preferably slaves) war during the civil war and after (during the construction era) Also I would like to know the website you got it from. Thanks!
Asked by luv-n-life3793 - Sat Mar 1 20:58:39 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Most of them, in the south, were home taking care of the women-folk.
Answered by lowerbearville - Sun Mar 2 10:18:40 2008

Who are some african americans who contributed to the civil rights movement?
Q. I have to do a project on african americans who made an impact on the civil rights movement and i need some people to do it on. I know there is Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr but i want to do somebody different. Thanks for your help.
Asked by sb - Mon Mar 16 19:15:20 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Malcom X, W. E. B. Du Bois, good luck
Answered by Sam - Mon Mar 16 19:23:37 2009

What is the market like for African prints and designs especially for males?
Q. Hi, i am interested in exporting african male attire to the united states and europe. what are the potentials of this venture? also interested in exporting works by contemporary african artists? how do i go about it and does it have potential for good profit. thanks. i would appreciate realistic answers.
Asked by Davina U - Thu May 15 13:30:06 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. the answer to you is the same as the answer to every start-up biz anywhere on earth; do both primary and secondary market research to determine if what you want to do has a ready, willing and able market. There is a very old expression in business and in life; "because you can do it is not enough reason to just do it."
Answered by kemperk - Thu May 15 13:37:13 2008

what percentage of African people are starving?
Q. Im doing a report on african hunger and googles acting really stupid rite now... so help plz
Asked by bubblez_okay - Wed Nov 19 13:41:38 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The numbers are astounding: 24 000 people die of hunger every day. That s one person every four seconds. 815 million human beings suffer from malnutrition and 30 million, mostly children under five years of age, die from it every year, according to estimates from the FAO. The largest number of victims live in Africa, where 34 percent of the population is severely malnourished. An recent FAO report, "The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2002," states that "widespread hunger in a world of abundance is essentially the result of poverty." A World Bank study estimated that between 1991 and 2001, when the gross global product doubled and the volume of international trade tripled, the average revenue per person in 81 of the 100 poorest… [cont.]
Answered by Ashley G - Wed Nov 19 13:46:49 2008

What is the best way to keep African Violets healthy during the winter?
Q. I have a small African Violet that I keep in a north window during the day and would like to know how to keep it healthy. I give it Miracle Grow African Violet plant food in its water every week and want to know if there is anything more I should be doing, do they need to be kept at a specific temperature or anything?
Asked by Maxwell J - Thu Feb 28 23:39:18 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. As I'm sure you know, African Violets should be kept indoors, preferably near a window. Also, it's best to keep them in a self watering pot. This way, you don't over/under water them. Check out this site. It gives you the do's and don'ts on your plant.
Answered by barenakedtexas - Fri Feb 29 02:14:28 2008

Can African Americans Find out what Tribe their African ancestors belonged to?
Q. How? How can they find out what African tribe they belonged to? Is it possible?
Asked by THE TRUTH HURTS - Mon Jun 8 22:19:58 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Oh girl, I just found a website that will give you a DNA test to show you what ancestors you have... Its pretty cheap only 99 bucks! Here's the site:
Answered by SPW_83 - Mon Jun 8 22:27:26 2009

Does anyone know an African clothes charity where we can post clothes to Africa to reach the poorest people?
Q. I want to donate clothes to African poor people who really need my clothes! Can someone help me? Do you have any contact adresses? or do you know any trucks that can collect the clothes then take them for me? if possible for me to avoid all the posting costs. I also don't mind if I have to pay costs! I am in UK by the way, if that helps.
Asked by hana s - Thu Mar 26 04:01:53 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Even IF your clothes got as far as the children you intend them for you can rest assured that they will almost immediately be stolen from them by the racketeers out there for sale elsewhere. It really ISN'T worth your good intentions. You'd even be better tearing them up and making draught excluders to give to the old people of our own country ! ! !
Answered by saltpot66 - Fri Mar 27 04:07:46 2009

Why is that when African Americans hold a protest its called a protest but if white people dare protest ?
Q. like the tea parties its automatically called a "klan gathering"? Are African Americans the only ones allowed to protest in this country without being called racists? Just curious to read others thoughts on this.
Asked by sunshine33 - Sun Apr 12 14:47:47 2009 - - 22 Answers - 0 Comments

A. For those who have not heard this charge all you need to do is look at Lola's avatar. It doesn't matter if you heard it or not its there to see.
Answered by David S - Sun Apr 12 15:27:41 2009

Can I keep my African Violets on the outdoor patio ?
Q. I am currently keeping my African Violets on the outdoor pation in the moderately shaded area, away from the direct sunlight. Is it OK? one of the plants, i used to keep in the sun and the leaves lost its pigment, so i moved them in the shade. Any suggestions? Should i move them indoors?
Asked by beautiful bird - Wed May 9 21:05:26 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. African violets do not like direct sun nor wet feet. Best to keep them in indirect sun, like indoors, and the soil barely moist for the best success.
Answered by RBRN - Wed May 9 21:20:38 2007

Who was the first African American woman to teach in a white school?
Q. I have to find an article for class tomorrow on the first African American women that taught in a white school. I have searched the internet and can't find it anywhere.
Asked by Josie - Wed Apr 23 16:04:39 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Charles L. Reason was one of the first... "In 1849 Reason became the first African American to hold a professorship at a predominantly white American college when he was hired as professor of belles lettres, Greek, Latin, and French and adjunct professor of mathematics at the integrated New York Central College in McGrawville (Cortland County), New York"
Answered by xo379 - Wed Apr 23 17:45:24 2008

How many different types of african drums are there and what are they called?
Q. Please could you tell me names of any african drums you know of.
Asked by Random11174 - Sun Jan 18 10:41:57 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Primarily, for the most part, not completely, but, for the most part; one. This one, built in different styles and tuned differently sometimes, an each one is unique on behalf of the craftsman's style. A djembe (pronounced JEM-bay) also known as djimbe, jenbe, jymbe, jembe, yembe, or jimbay, or sanbanyi in Susu; is a skin covered hand drum, shaped like a large goblet, and meant to be played with bare hands. The name of the djembe comes directly from the saying "Anke dje, anke be" which literally translates to "everyone gather together", and defines the drum's purpose. "Dje" is the verb for "gather" in Bamanakan, and "be" translates as "everyone" in Bamanakan.
Answered by mg_92888@sbcglobal.net - Sun Jan 18 10:49:13 2009

Do products for african women hair work good?
Q. I am white but I have realy dry and super thick hair and any product on the market will only dry my hair out. I never thought of using the shampoo and conditioner for black women and I have thought of using the shampoo for horses going to walmart heard great reviews on it, but before I do want to know what is your opinion on a great shampoo for african hair?
Asked by Alexandra - Mon Jun 22 13:43:46 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You'd use shampoo for a horse sooner than shampoo for black people? hahaha
Answered by Name - Mon Jun 22 13:50:48 2009

How to tell if my african cichlids are male or female?
Q. I have two african cichlids. How to tell if they are male or female?
Asked by Dedrick - Wed Jul 18 18:37:48 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. We need to know what type of cichlids you have before any one can help you.If you don't know try looking at these web sites and see if you can find out.Please update this post with the names if you know them or a description of your fish if you can't figure out what they are.
Answered by Jackp1ne - Wed Jul 18 19:40:01 2007

How do I make my african violet start growing flowers again?
Q. I have an african violet plant. I have had it for about 3 years now. I have been able to keep it alive but after the first few weeks all the flowers fell off and have never grown back. What exactly am I doing wrong? The plant looks great but where are the flowers?
Asked by *~mama mari~* - Sun Aug 31 18:45:40 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Give them fertilizer every time you water.Most fertilizers have the directions for constant feed on the side of the box or bottle. Bright light but no direct unless its early morning or late afternoon. Water them when the top of the soil is dry to the touch. Over watering causes the leaves and flower buds to turn mushy and brown and fall off.
Answered by miss-fitt - Sun Aug 31 20:55:18 2008

Do those mixed chicks products really work well on african american hair?
Q. I am african american, but my hair is naturally curly and looks like a mixed chick's hair. Recently someone told me to try this product line called mixed chicks even though i am fully african american. They told me that it would make my hair curl up the way it should. Has anyone ever heard of it or tried it? And how well does it really work on african american hair?
Asked by sweetestpeachesnGA - Wed Feb 27 23:39:09 2008 - - 7 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I am not african american, but I have very coarse wavy hair. I absolutely love the Mixed Chicks products. Go to www.mixedchicks.net and send them an email asking for a sample. The products have really calmed my hair down!
Answered by LaurenAustin - Sun Mar 2 20:44:17 2008

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