Family African-American culture

immediately after slavery, african-american families struggled reunite , rebuild had been taken. late 1960, when african americans lived under form of segregation, 78% of african-american families headed married couples. number steadily declined during latter half of 20th century. first time since slavery, majority of african-american children live in household 1 parent, typically mother.

this apparent weakness balanced mutual-aid systems established extended family members provide emotional , economic support. older family members pass on social , cultural traditions such religion , manners younger family members. in turn, older family members cared younger family members when cannot care themselves. these relationships exist @ economic levels in african-american community, providing strength , support both african-american family , community.