vocabulary
the phrase that describes rights that guarantee all citizens equal opportunity
What is "civil rights"
I sat in the whites only section of a Virginia bus in 1940
Who is Pauli Murray
Ella Baker joined the Young Negros' Cooperative League
What is 1931
the phrase that concerns basic rights and freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
What are "civil liberties"
I applied for a teaching position in the District of Columbia Public Schools but was told I was "too dark"
Who is Nannie Helen Burroughs
Pauli Murray was arrested for violating state segregation laws
What is 1940
I am the word that describes an experienced, trusted advisor who provides guidance, knowledge, and support to a less experienced person
What is a "mentor"
I worked closely with Dr. King as a proofreader and non violence strategiest.
Who is Bayard Rustin
I am the year in which the Civil Rights Act was signed
What is 1964
I am the word used to describe a person, group, or organism that is among the first to explore, settle, or develop a new area, idea, or field of study
What is pioneer
I am the first African American woman to receive a Law degree from Yale
I am the year in which U.S. women recieved the right to vote
What is 1920
I am the word used to describe a professional writer hired to author literary works, articles, speeches, memoirs, or digital content that are officially credited to another person.
What is a ghostwriter
I joined the Young Negros' Cooperative League in 1931 and was the director supporting its mission to develop black economic power
Who is Ella Baker
This is the year in which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was shot
What is 1968