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Who was Frederick Douglass and what was his impact?
An abolitionist, author, and orator who escaped slavery and became a leading voice against it.
Who was David Drake and what was his impact?
An enslaved potter who inscribed his work with poetry, defying laws prohibiting literacy among slaves.
Who was Shirley Caesar and what was her impact?
A gospel singer who has had a significant impact on the genre and its cultural significance.
Who was Michelle Williams and what was her impact?
A gospel singer who has had a significant impact on the genre and its cultural significance.
Who was Harriet Tubman and what was her impact?
A conductor on the Underground Railroad who helped hundreds of enslaved people escape to freedom.
Who was Martin Luther King Jr. and what was his impact?
A leader in the Civil Rights Movement who advocated for nonviolent resistance to achieve racial equality.
Who was Rosa Parks and what was her impact?
Her refusal to give up her seat on a bus sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Civil Rights Movement.
Who was Malcolm X and what was his impact?
An advocate for Black empowerment and self-determination, initially associated with the Nation of Islam.
Who was W.E.B. Du Bois and what was his impact?
A scholar and activist who fought for civil rights and co-founded the NAACP.
Who was Ida B. Wells and what was her impact?
A journalist and activist who documented lynching in the United States and fought for racial justice.
Define cultural fusion.
A blend of African, European, and Indigenous influences creating a unique cultural mix.
What are creole languages?
Languages blending West African and European languages, fostering community and resistance.
Define spirituals.
Religious songs of enslaved African Americans expressing hardship, hope, and resistance.
What is the Underground Railroad?
A network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans to escape to freedom.
Define call and response.
A musical structure where a lead vocalist is followed by a group response, common in African and African American music.
What are jubilee songs?
Spirituals expressing joy and hope for freedom.
Define polyrhythms.
The simultaneous use of two or more conflicting rhythms, common in African and African American music.
What is the significance of symbolism in African American crafts?
Each element carries a deeper meaning reflecting cultural traditions and experiences.
Define improvisation in music.
Creating and modifying melodies and lyrics in the moment.
What is material culture?
The physical objects, resources, and spaces that people use to define their culture.
What were the causes and effects of cultural fusion in African American culture?
Cause: Interactions between African, European, and Indigenous cultures. Effect: Creation of distinct art forms, music, and language reflecting a diverse heritage.
What were the causes and effects of adapting Christian hymns?
Cause: Enslaved people seeking to express their faith in a culturally resonant way. Effect: Creation of gospel and blues music.
What were the causes and effects of double meanings in spiritual lyrics?
Cause: Need to communicate secretly about resistance and escape. Effect: Coded messages about the Underground Railroad.