All Flashcards
What were the causes and effects of racial discrimination in white churches?
Cause: Racial discrimination, Effect: Formation of independent Black churches like the AME Church.
What were the causes and effects of limited mainstream media coverage?
Cause: Lack of representation in mainstream media, Effect: Expansion of the Black press to provide voice and visibility.
What were the causes and effects of limited job opportunities?
Cause: Job discrimination, Effect: Black-owned businesses providing employment and skills.
What were the causes and effects of Madam C.J. Walker's success?
Cause: Demand for Black hair care products, Effect: Economic empowerment and philanthropy.
What were the causes and effects of Black churches as community centers?
Cause: Need for safe spaces and activism hubs, Effect: Nurturing Black leadership and talent.
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 self-sufficiency?
Meeting one's own needs without external assistance, often through Black-owned businesses.
What is the Black Press?
Newspapers and media outlets owned and operated by Black people, focusing on issues relevant to the Black community.
What is the AME Church?
The African Methodist Episcopal Church, the first independent Black Christian denomination founded in 1816.
Define community empowerment.
The process of enabling communities to gain control over their lives and destiny, often through collective action.
What is economic stability?
A state of financial security and predictability, allowing individuals and communities to thrive.
What is meant by 'parallel economy'?
An economic system created by a marginalized group to support themselves due to exclusion from the mainstream economy.
Define 'racial discrimination'.
Unjust or prejudicial treatment based on race, often leading to unequal opportunities and outcomes.
What is a 'civil rights hub'?
A central location or institution that serves as a meeting place, resource center, and organizing point for civil rights activities.
Define 'entrepreneur'.
A person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
A cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s, celebrating Black culture.