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This may be hard to answer considering the lack of information on African Americans throughout much of American history, but the generally accepted answer is Madame C J Walker, a hairdresser and creator several African American hair products.
They didn't "migrate " to the plains, but were forced to reservations in several forced walks to Oklahoma.
Yes, "African" should be capitalized when referring to people or things pertaining to the continent of Africa. For example, "She is African American" or "They traveled to several African countries."
Edward Margolies has written: 'New York and the Literary Imagination' 'The several lives of Chester Himes' -- subject(s): African American novelists, African American prisoners, African Americans, American Novelists, Biography, Novelists, American 'A critical analysis of the works of Richard Wright' 'Native sons' -- subject(s): African American authors, African Americans, African Americans in literature, African influences, American literature, History and criticism, Intellectual life, Afro-Americans, Afro-American authors
Michele Andrea Bowen has written several novels, including "Church Folk," "Second Sunday," and "Up at the College." Her books often focus on themes of faith, spirituality, and the African American church community.
There have been several famous African-American poets throughout the years including Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes. Some other examples are Alice Walker and Etheridge Knight.
I know of only two current Native Americans in state or federal political offices. Scott Big Horse is a State Representative in Oklahoma, and a member of the Osage and Cherokee nations. Tom Cole is a US Representative from Oklahoma and is a member of the Chickasaw Nation. Several other past politicians have been members of Native American tribes.
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Tanisha is commonly used as a name in several cultures, including African, Indian, and American. It does not specifically belong to any one single culture.
Several chronic diseases affect the African-American community. They include sickle cell anemia, and other diseases such as hepatitis, flu, mumps, and measles.
I think you mean Tulsa, but Tulsa is a city. Although there are several independent nations located within Oklahoma (i.e., sovereign native american reservations), none of them begin with TU.
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