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Who was Madam C.J. Walker?
She was the first self-made woman millionaire, creating hair care products for Black women and supporting civil rights.
Who was A.G. Gaston?
A Black entrepreneur who used his wealth to support schools, churches, and civil rights causes.
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?
A prominent civil rights leader and minister who played a key role in the civil rights movement.
Who was John Lewis?
An influential figure in politics, civil rights, and education who was nurtured by Black churches.
Who was Aretha Franklin?
An influential figure in music who was nurtured by Black churches.
What role did Black churches play in cultural events?
Black churches offered a welcoming environment for socializing and cultural events, strengthening community bonds.
How did Black businesses celebrate Black beauty?
Entrepreneurs like Madam C.J. Walker celebrated Black beauty and challenged discriminatory beauty standards through their products and marketing.
What is Black self-sufficiency?
Black-owned businesses meeting the needs of Black customers.
What is the Black press?
Newspapers and media outlets owned and operated by Black people.
What is the AME Church?
African Methodist Episcopal Church, the first independent Black Christian denomination.
What is Black Wall Street?
A powerful example of Black economic success in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Define community empowerment.
The process of strengthening communities through collective action and resource development.
What is economic stability?
A state of financial security and consistent economic growth within a community.
What are Civil Rights Hubs?
Places where civil rights activism was planned and coordinated.
Define Black entrepreneurship.
The creation and operation of businesses by Black individuals.
What is a primary source?
Original materials that provide firsthand accounts or direct evidence concerning a topic.
What is systemic racism?
Racism embedded as normal practice within society or an organization.