All Flashcards
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.
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.
Who was Madam C.J. Walker and what was her impact?
She was the first self-made woman millionaire, creating hair care products for Black women and empowering her community.
Who was A.G. Gaston and what was his impact?
He was a Black entrepreneur who used his wealth to support schools, churches, and civil rights.
Who was Martin Luther King Jr. and what was his impact?
He was a leader in the civil rights movement, advocating for equality and justice.
Who was John Lewis and what was his impact?
He was an influential figure in politics and civil rights, nurtured by Black churches.
Who was Aretha Franklin and what was her impact?
She was a musician and influential figure in music, nurtured by Black churches.