African American Culture

How to Avoid Being Perceived As Racist in Conversations

By DreamLiving

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Have you ever walked into a room full of people from another culture and you didn't know what to say? Have you been accused of making racist or prejudicial comments? In this article, the following tips will help you communicate with other ... more »

How to freely express yourself

By nay66nay

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Usually when someone is referred to as 'confident' they are referring to self-confidence. Self-confidence is faith in one's own abilities. People with high self-confidence typically have little fear of the unknown, are able to stand up for what ... more »

How to Get Up To $4,000 to Move Out Of State

By AngelBean

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Did you just find a good job out of state and now need help to move? Getting money for moving expenses is easy if you know the right agency to tap... more »

How to Grow HEALTHY Hair ( for ALL types of hair) and Build /Boost Confidence While Doing It!

By Mamamea

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All Hair is a beautiful thing, wear it wavy, curly,straight. (sometimes a blessing and a curse, thick or thin) If you will it-you can weave- bond or sow, Braid it, straighten it by processors, flat iron's or even the old hot comb. (which works ... more »

How to Learn About Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

By Michael Motta

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Coming from the Upper Midwest, I had some small bit of knowledge that there were a few colleges and universities in the South that were largely African-American in terms of enrollment. Grambling State came to mind, since I learned about this ... more »

How to Live A More Postive Life

By Lindah

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Although, the world seems to have many things in it that can cause pain and stress. I like finding ways to improve my life and bring more positivity into it. I have found some ways to do this that will show results immediately. Maybe they can ... more »

How to make use of your time!

By fayez

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smile have fun and enjoy your life... more »

How to Raise a Girl Into A Woman--Part Eight

By AngelBean

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Explaining the fact that her womb should be a safe and nurturing environment for a fetus during pregnancy is a wise thing to do to help her understand the capabilities of her own body. Talking about the responsibility of bringing a child into the ... more »

How to Raise A Girl Into A Woman--Part Seven

By AngelBean

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Telling your daughter about safety when she begins to date at some point down the road is important to provide a balanced view of this whole growing up thing. It need not be a scary conversation if you talk in a matter-of-fact tone and keep the ... more »

How to Talk Trash While You Are Playing Spades

By AngelBean

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Talking trash is as much a part of the game of spades as putting players out of the game is a part of Monopoly. The thing is you have to know when to be creative and when to be downright vulgar. Here are some tips to help you distinguish the ... more »

How to Use Your Faith To Get Rid Of Pain In Your Body If You Are A Born Again Christian

By AngelBean

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If you are a born again Christian believer in God you do not have to put up with pain in your body. You can rebuke the pain away and get rid of it using your faith in God and be pain free... more »

How to Visit Canadian Underground Railroad Sites

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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We all know that many American slaves left the United States and arrived in Canada via the Underground Railroad. Most of us don't know where these people went in Canada or what happened to them after they arrived. Visit the Underground Railroad ... more »

How to Visit New York's Ethnic Museums

By NYLady

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New York is the epicenter of this country’s melting pot, so it only makes sense that the city offers at least 25 ethnic museums and cultural centers that can be visited by the public. They permit visitors to explore the past, discover something ... more »

How to accept living in poverty, contentment in the poor house.

By Lucent

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Although this is hardly a good thing, people need to know that poverty is not synonymous with failure or shame. 36 Million Americans today live in poverty. Since everyone cannot be wealthy, how can you find contentment living under your means?.. more »

How to Celebrate the Life of Thurgood Marshall

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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His eulogy in the Washington "Afro-American" says it all: "We make movies about Malcolm X, we get a holiday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, but every day we live with the legacy of Thurgood Marshall.".. more »

How to Celebrate Your Loved Ones

By 01080912

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My father passed the year my daughter was born; the perfect example of the "circle of life." It wasn’t a time to mourn but to celebrate! Check out my tips below if you ever feel overwhelmed... more »

How to Plan a Trip to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.

By HollyC

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There is so much rich history to be had surrounding the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. It is only natural that one would want to visit some of the historical sites associated with his life as well as his death. When you begin to plan your trip ... more »

How to Research Native American Ancestry

By Sadie's Mom

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Any professional that works in a tribal museum or a museum with a Native American collection will tell you that the most common question is, "How Do I Research My Native American Ancestry?" It's complicated, and full of family ... more »

How to research your own neighborhood

By coachmac4

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Do you want to know about your neighbors? Do you want to know how much people in your city make? Do you need info on your city, county or state? Check out this website for the low down on interesting facts and figures... more »

How to Avoid Alienating Black Friends

By bruceleroy

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So you've managed to make a few black friends. Finally, you have a comeback when someone accuses you of being a racist. Friendship is fleeting, though, so don't blow it by falling into one of these easy traps... more »

How to Condition Your Hair.

By MekaJohnson

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Summer is coming and most of us will be hitting the beach or pools. With that being said, our hair can tend to feel very dry and brittle after swimming or after getting our hair wet, especially for African Americans. This article will provide ... more »

How to Dress West Indian Casual Part Two

By AngelBean

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Wearing batik prints in the summertime is a cute look on anyone no matter what your ethnicity. I see a few African prints in the summer in Manhattan especially with people wearing those cropped pants that have what looks like multicolored black, ... more »

How to get out of poverty and the ghetto

By Lucent

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Poverty is a serious epidemic in the United States. Poverty can be classified as the lack of financial gains and support, but lack of knowledge is the greatest poverty of all. Here are a few tips to help the willing to get out of poverty and the ... more »

How to Learn About School Desegregation

By martygit

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The 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education banned segregation in American schools, but its implementation was bitterly fought. Throughout the south, state governments, school districts and ordinary citizens reacted both ... more »

How to Make a Kwanzaa Promise Book

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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This project is ideal for the last night of Kwanzaa, which celebrates faith. Participants commit to improving their lives and communities... more »

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