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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Can you tell me about the differences between African American culture and White American culture?
<|assistant|>
Overall, there are many differences between African American culture and White American culture. African American culture emphasizes strong family ties, collective identity and religious faith, while white American culture is usually seen as being more individualistic and having fewer collective traditions.  In terms of spirituality, African American culture often emphasizes a connection with Christianity through churches, as well as ancestor veneration in African tradition religions, while white American culture is not typically as connected to religious faith, but spirituality and mysticism have been gaining more attention in white communities.  Additionally, African American culture is often more associated with improvisation, spontaneity, and being out in public, whereas whiteness is typically seen as more private, thought out and controlled. Furthermore, black culture is often seen as more emotionally expressive, while whiteness is often associated with having tighter boundaries around emotions, and being less expressive overall. In terms of language, African American Vernacular English is an example of a distinct, unique language based in the American South that has its own distinct grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.  White American dialects are not as defined or distinct as African American Vernacular English. Lastly, African American music such as Blues, Jazz and Hip-Hop has had great influence throughout history, while European influenced music has had more influence over white American culture.