In 1887, Oregon, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey all declared a special legal holiday in September to celebrate workers. â
Afro-Brazilian religions are popular with blacks and whites alike in Brazil. Some groups follow traditional African religious practices. An example is Condomble, a religion brought by the Yoruba people of Nigeria when they came to Brazil as slaves.
of or relating to Afro-Americans or to black traditions, culture, etc.: Afro societies; Afro hair styles. noun, plural Afros. 2. a hair style originating with black persons, in which the hair is allowed to grow naturally and to acquire a bushy appearance. Origin of Afro. 1965-1970.