Many argue that history is told from an Anglo-Saxon, patriotic point of view. It does not address the contributions of various ethnic groups, particularly African Americans. This watered-down version of the Black experience in the New World has glossed over other specific components of African American culture. One important aspect that is usually ignored is the existence of African American Folklore . It is often associated with stupidity and ignorance.
Many people have different interpretations of what folklore is.
Folklore may also include such things as superstitions and other beliefs that are held by a group of people. The above-mentioned definition will be used as a basis for this paper. It is unclear when folklore began. There is no way to determine how old certain folktales, songs and beliefs are, or who created them. Though its origins are unclear, the fact remains that folklore is an indispensable part of African American History.