What is one significant contribution from African Americans on American society and/or culture?

African Americans have made numerous contributions to American society and culture. Many major cultural advancements from African Americans have come in literature, music, the arts, and many academic fields. African Americans have contributed enormously to the growth of different styles of music in the United States, one notable example is Jazz. African American artists were many of the earliest Jazz musicians and spread the musical style across the country and the world.