All Flashcards
Who is Kathleen Cleaver?
Activist known for her commentary on natural hair and Black pride.
Who is Maya Angelou?
Author and poet known for works like 'Still I Rise,' celebrating resilience.
Who is Maulana Karenga?
The creator of Kwanzaa, a holiday celebrating African American heritage.
Who is Kwame Nkrumah?
First president of Ghana, a leading advocate for Pan-Africanism.
Who is Angela Davis?
Political activist, scholar, and author, known for her work on race, gender, and class.
Who is Huey P. Newton?
Co-founder of the Black Panther Party, advocating for Black power and self-defense.
Who is Bobby Seale?
Co-founder of the Black Panther Party, advocating for Black power and self-defense.
Who is Stokely Carmichael (Kwame Ture)?
A prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Power Movement.
Who is Malcolm X?
An activist and leader in the Nation of Islam who advocated for Black empowerment and self-determination.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
A leader in the Civil Rights Movement who advocated for nonviolent resistance to achieve racial equality.
Who is Kathleen Cleaver and what was her impact?
A prominent activist whose commentary on natural hair was a powerful statement of Black pride and self-acceptance.
Who is Maya Angelou and what was her impact?
An acclaimed poet whose work, like 'Still I Rise,' became an anthem of resilience and self-empowerment for African Americans.
How do Afrocentricity and Eurocentrism compare?
Afrocentricity: Centers African perspectives, challenges Eurocentrism | Eurocentrism: Centers European perspectives, often marginalizing others.
Compare assimilation and cultural pride.
Assimilation: Fitting into dominant culture | Cultural Pride: Celebrating one's own heritage and identity.
Compare integration and segregation.
Integration: The process of uniting or blending different groups into a unified society | Segregation: The separation of different groups, especially based on race.
Compare equality and equity.
Equality: Providing the same resources and opportunities to everyone | Equity: Recognizing that different people have different needs and providing resources accordingly.
Compare race and ethnicity.
Race: A social construct based on perceived physical differences | Ethnicity: A shared cultural heritage, language, and traditions.
Compare the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Power Movement.
Civil Rights Movement: Focused on legal equality through nonviolent means | Black Power Movement: Emphasized self-determination and empowerment, sometimes through more assertive means.
Compare Pan-Africanism and nationalism.
Pan-Africanism: Promotes the unity and solidarity of people of African descent worldwide | Nationalism: Focuses on the interests and identity of a particular nation.
Compare cultural appropriation and cultural exchange.
Cultural Appropriation: The adoption of elements of a minority culture by members of the dominant culture in a disrespectful or exploitative way | Cultural Exchange: The reciprocal exchange of ideas, values, and traditions between different cultures.
Compare integration and separatism.
Integration: Seeking to incorporate African Americans into mainstream society | Separatism: Advocating for the separation of African Americans from mainstream society.
Compare activism and advocacy.
Activism: Taking direct action to bring about social or political change | Advocacy: Supporting a cause or policy through education, lobbying, and other means.