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African Americans
History of African Americans
Numerous ethnic groups come from Africa
Forceful Africans came over to America on the Mayflower
More than 425,000 slaves were brought over
Origins of where they came mainly was lost but main areas were Nigeria.
It was difficult for members of tribes to leave because they felt they lost some identity
Slavery
1807 the end of slave importation
1830’s there was over 300,000 free color people living in urban areas
1862 President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation which freed slaves
Although most stayed in south because of needing employment to gain independence
Less than 2% were literate
Current View
More than ½ of African Americans live in the south
More are moving south than north
1/3 have severe economic constraints
Unemployment is double than whites
In 2000 1 out of 5 black families lived under poverty levels
Still believe they are not completely accepted
Food
Reverence for food
Great pleasure in preparation and consumption
Instinctive cooking
Breakfast, lunch/dinner, dinner/supper
Soul Food
Okra, collard greens, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn bread, black-eyed peas, grits, corn
Creole Food
Jambalaya, gumbo, etoufee, poboys, red beans and rice, muffalletta, seafood (fried catfish, turtle)
Beverages and Snacks
Coffee, coffee, coffee!
Iced tea
Soda (cold drinks)
Koolaid
Alcoholic beverages (beer)
Chips
Cookies
Candies
Ice cream
Boudin
Cracklins
Nutrition in Diet
Potassium
Sodium
Calcium
High Fat and Calorie
Health Problems
Osteoporosis
Obesity
Type II Diabetes
Heart Disease
Saying Hello!
Address formally: “Mrs., Miss, Mr., Doctor”
Handshakes OK
Allow client to choose proximity
Touching is common
Less eye contact when listening
More eye contact when speaking
Engaged speaking – quick response time, lots of gestures
Tips to remember
Some older clients may have limited literacy
Don’t assume that all clients prefer “soul food”
Importance of Family
Family is likely to take precedence over the individual
Most effective counseling includes family authority
Very community oriented – Family & Churches
Tendency to be very devout to Religion – ask client about diet restrictions