Ancestry and Language: Black and Cherokee ancestral background including historical origins of the group including how and why they came to the US, how long in the United States, and their mode of entry. Discuss the year the group first became part of the US and under what circumstances. Research both groups' native languages and whether they remain bilingual in the U.S. or have assimilated into US culture to the point of only speaking English. If they are from certain regions of a country, make that clear in terms of dialects and differences from others. -Religion, Holidays, Celebration, and Funeration: Explore the religious or spiritual beliefs of Black African Americans and Cherokee Indigenous Americans. Important holidays, celebrations, weddings, and the rituals and approach to death. cultural differences between black and Cherokee holidays, important people, and customs.

Ancestry and Language: Black and Cherokee ancestral background including historical origins of the group including how and why they came to the US, how long in the United States, and their mode of entry. Discuss the year the group first became part of the US and under what circumstances. Research both groups' native languages and whether they remain bilingual in the U.S. or have assimilated into US culture to the point of only speaking English. If they are from certain regions of a country, make that clear in terms of dialects and differences from others. -Religion, Holidays, Celebration, and Funeration: Explore the religious or spiritual beliefs of Black African Americans and Cherokee Indigenous Americans. Important holidays, celebrations, weddings, and the rituals and approach to death. cultural differences between black and Cherokee holidays, important people, and customs.