QUOTES & MOVEMENTS
What does the raised fist symbol represent?
The Black Lives Matter movement and unity against oppression.
Who worked with multiple civil rights organizations and supported the Freedom Rides?
Answer: Ella Baker
What ancient civilizations were mentioned as early examples of Black history?
Ancient Egypt and the Mali Empire
In what year was Black Lives Matter founded?
2018
Who helped enslaved people escape through the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
What was Black History Month originally called?
Negro History Week
What is one way these leaders show resilience?
Overcoming slavery, discrimination, poverty, or barriers to education.
Name one issue Black Lives Matter highlights.
Police brutality, racial profiling, inequality in healthcare, education, or employment.
What does the term “abolition” mean?
The movement to end slavery.