The Practice of Freedom

It primarily focused on international news and events.

It covered stories ignored by mainstream media, highlighting achievements and documenting community life.

It exclusively promoted the views of the white elite.

It avoided reporting on social and political issues.

They played no significant role in the Civil Rights Movement.

They served as meeting places and resources for the civil rights movement, with many leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr., being ministers or church members.

They actively opposed the Civil Rights Movement.

Their involvement was limited to providing financial support.

They only held religious services and avoided any social gatherings.

They offered a welcoming environment for socializing, cultural events, and community support.

They primarily focused on fundraising activities.

They were exclusively used for political rallies.

By discouraging education and professional advancement.

By nurturing Black leadership and talent, producing influential figures in various fields like politics, music, and education.

By exclusively supporting white leaders and institutions.

By focusing solely on religious training and ignoring other areas of development.

Providing luxury goods to wealthy patrons.

Meeting needs that white-owned businesses often ignored or denied to Black customers.

Investing primarily in international markets.

Focusing exclusively on agricultural production.

By exclusively hiring white workers and management.

By providing crucial employment, skills, and experience for Black workers facing discrimination.

By focusing solely on exporting goods to Europe.

By advocating for segregation in the workplace.

It reinforced existing racial stereotypes and prejudices.

It provided a platform for diverse voices and perspectives, challenging dominant narratives and promoting a more accurate representation of Black life.

It had no significant impact on public opinion.

It primarily focused on promoting segregation and discrimination.

By excluding members based on social status.

By offering a welcoming environment for socializing, cultural events, and community support.

By primarily focusing on political activism and ignoring social needs.

By promoting division and conflict within the community.

Black church leaders generally opposed the Civil Rights Movement.

Many leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr., were ministers or church members, playing a vital role in organizing and leading the movement.

Black church leaders had no involvement in the Civil Rights Movement.

Their involvement was limited to providing spiritual guidance but not active participation.

Overwhelming financial support from white investors.

Equal access to resources and capital compared to white-owned businesses.

Limited access to capital and resources due to discriminatory practices.

A lack of qualified Black workers.