All Flashcards
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.
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 was the significance of the founding of the AME Church in 1816?
It provided a space for Black people to worship freely, away from racial discrimination.
What role did the Chicago Defender play?
It helped mobilize communities for action and advocated for civil rights.
What happened in Tulsa's Black Wall Street?
It was a site of Black economic success that served as an example of self-sufficiency.
What was the impact of Madam C.J. Walker's business?
She created a successful business empire that employed thousands of Black women, promoting economic empowerment.
What role did Ebenezer Baptist Church play?
It was a vital hub for the civil rights movement.
What was the impact of Black churches post-Reconstruction?
They became the heart of community life, offering safe spaces and cultural events.
What was the impact of the Citizens Savings and Trust Company?
It was one of the first Black-owned banks that provided services to a community excluded from mainstream banking.
What did the Black press advocate for?
They served as a platform for protesting racial discrimination and advocating for civil rights.
What was the impact of Black businesses?
They created economic opportunities and independence for Black communities.
What was the role of Black churches in the Civil Rights Movement?
They served as meeting places and resources, nurturing Black leadership and talent.