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Based on Reading Assignments & vedio: Enslaved Swimmers and Divers & Servants of Allah Write a post that analyzes the above reading and viewing materials. Define the term cultural retention. Select two examples of cultural retention by African slaves in America and compare and contrast these examples to show how African slaves used such practices to improve their psychological spiritual and/or social status. Can you think of any examples in which the practice of cultural retention might have worsened the condition of African slaves? If so or if not explain why
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