All Flashcards
Significance of Black Oratory:
A powerful means of challenging oppression, advocating for change, and inspiring future generations.
What were the causes and effects of intersectional discrimination?
Cause: The combination of race and gender discrimination. Effect: Unique challenges faced by Black women in the abolitionist and women's rights movements.
Growth of Free Black Population (1700s-1800s):
Significant increase in the number of free Black people in the U.S., especially in urban centers, leading to community-building.
Maria W. Stewart's Activism:
Stewart's speeches and publications in the 1830s challenged racial and gender norms, advocating for Black rights and women's empowerment.
Abolitionist Movement:
Black women played a vital role, advocating for the end of slavery through speeches, writings, and activism.
Women's Rights Movement:
Black women contributed significantly, highlighting intersectional discrimination and advocating for inclusive social justice.
Publication of "Why Sit Here and Die":
Maria W. Stewart's speech challenged racial and gender norms, advocating for Black rights and women's empowerment.