All Flashcards
Define 'African American'.
Descendants of enslaved people in the U.S.
Define 'Afro-Caribbean'.
Immigrants from the Caribbean, emphasizing their unique backgrounds.
Define 'Afro-Latino'.
Immigrants from Latin America, emphasizing their unique backgrounds.
Define 'Multiracial'.
Individuals with Black and other ancestries, challenging traditional racial categories.
What is the 'Black Church'?
A vital institution for community values, education, and social justice in Black communities.
Define 'Religious Unaffiliated'.
Individuals who do not identify with any particular religion.
What does 'diversity' mean in the context of Black communities?
Represents shared African heritage, but includes diverse ancestries and cultures.
What is meant by 'generational shift' in religion?
Younger adults are less likely to be Protestant compared to older generations.
Define 'Protestant'.
A major branch of Christianity; a majority of Black adults identify as Protestant.
What is 'Call-and-response'?
A traditional form of worship common in Black churches.
Define 'African American'.
Descendants of enslaved people in the U.S.
Define 'Afro-Caribbean'.
Immigrants from the Caribbean emphasizing their unique backgrounds.
Define 'Afro-Latino'.
Immigrants from Latin America emphasizing their unique backgrounds.
Define 'Multiracial'.
Individuals with Black and other ancestries, challenging traditional racial categories.
What is the 'Black Church'?
A vital institution for community values, education, and social justice in Black communities.
Define 'Religious Unaffiliated'.
Individuals who do not identify or affiliate with any organized religion.
Define 'Civil Rights Advocacy'.
Active promotion and defense of equal rights and opportunities for all citizens.
Define 'Demographic Shift'.
Significant change in the characteristics of a population over time.
Define 'Educational Attainment'.
The level of education an individual has successfully completed.
Define 'Median Age'.
The age that divides a population into two numerically equal groups.
What is the cause and effect of increased higher education access for Black students?
Cause: More opportunities for Black students to attend college. Effect: Increased number of Black college graduates.
What is the cause and effect of immigration from Africa and the Caribbean?
Cause: Influx of Black immigrants. Effect: Increased diversity within Black communities.
What is the cause and effect of the growth in multiracial identities?
Cause: Increasing numbers of people identifying as Black and another race. Effect: Challenging traditional racial categories and broadening the definition of 'Black'.
What is the cause and effect of generational shifts in religious affiliation?
Cause: Younger adults are less likely to be Protestant. Effect: Growing number of religiously unaffiliated Black adults.