African Americans were originally brought to the United States as slaves in the 1600s.Even after the Emancipation Proclamation,black Americans were segregated and treated as third-class citizens.The Civil Rights Act in 1965 initiated some legal changes,but attitudes continued to hamper life.Part of what has helped bring African Americans more fully into American life is an embrace of ancestral traditions,as well as the emergence of linguistic forms such as Black English.While these are all commendable and important,African Americans might not still be understood through the lens of

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The text highlights how African Americans have had to navigate a history of segregation and racism in the US, but have also found ways to embrace their ancestral traditions and develop linguistic forms like Black English. These experiences reflect a multicultural identity, where multiple cultures have influenced and shaped African American culture over time. Therefore, the best choice is multiculturalism.

African Americans Were Originally Brought to the United States as Slaves