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| black |
(usually capitalized) a person who has ancestors who came from Africa and who typically has dark skin, eyes, and hair; African American. [2/7 definitions] |
| blues |
(used with a singular or plural verb) a style of sad-sounding music with roots in African American folk music. Jazz and rock music developed from the blues. [1/2 definitions] |
| jazz |
a form of music with strong, complex rhythms that started with African Americans in the late 1800s. Jazz musicians often add notes or make up parts as they play. |
| NAACP |
an organization that works for equal rights for African Americans. "NAACP" is the abbreviation of "National Association for the Advancement of Colored People." |
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