More about African American society and culture

Social institutions like the Black church and HBCU's have created postive and connecting environments for African Americans. Places where they can come together and support each other and encourage one another. Leaders of these institutions have a huge role in staying open minded and leading those around them to support others and keep a postitive envirnment for all. They a responsible in creating a place that is constantly moving forward in acceptance and caring for all. These instituitions have created a safe haven for African Americans to come together and own their culture and personalities and their roles in African American history is a large part of African American studies.