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Define African American Studies.
An interdisciplinary field examining the history, culture, and experiences of Black people.
What is the African diaspora?
The dispersion of Africans and their descendants throughout the world, especially due to the slave trade.
Define Interdisciplinarity.
An approach using multiple academic disciplines to understand a topic.
What is Systemic Racism?
Racism embedded as normal practice within society or an organization.
What is Intersectionality?
The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender, creating overlapping systems of discrimination or disadvantage.
What is Eurocentrism?
A worldview centered on Western civilization and its values, often at the expense of other cultures.
Define Social Justice.
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
What is the Black Power Movement?
A political and social movement advocating for Black self-determination and empowerment.
What is the Black Campus Movement?
A student-led movement advocating for Black Studies programs and increased Black representation in higher education.
Define Racial Equity.
The state in which everyone has fair and just opportunities and outcomes.
What is the significance of the Harlem Renaissance?
A period of significant artistic and intellectual development in the African American community, fostering creativity and cultural pride.
What were the causes and effects of the Black Campus Movement?
Cause: Discrimination and lack of support for Black students. Effect: Establishment of Black Studies programs.
What were the causes and effects of the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
Cause: Demand for labor in the Americas. Effect: Devastation of African societies and the creation of the African diaspora.