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Who popularized the phrase “by any means necessary” to advocate for black self defense.
Who is Malcolm X.
This New York City neighborhood became the heart of black culture during the Harlem Renaissance.
What is Harlem.
This 1950s-1960s movement fought segregation and discrimination through protests, boycotts, and court cases.
What is the Civil Rights Era.
Who said the line ”but im trynna give you a million dollars worth of game for $9.99”.
Who is Jay Z.
This landmark case reversed Plessy v. Ferguson and paved there way for integration efforts in the United States.
What is Brown v. Board of Education
Which Civil Rights leader was known for his work in starting the Rainbow Coalition.
Who is Jesse Jackson.
This HBCU in Atlanta has produced black leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr.
What is Morehouse College.
This era of the 1970s emphasized black pride, self determination, and cultural identity.
What is the Black Power Era?
This genre was most popular in the south during the 18th and 19th period. Songs within this genre served as a form of escape and mechanism for surviva.
What is Negro Sirutals.
Which amendment abolished slavery.
What is the 13th amendment.
Who was really the “Mother” of the civil rights movement.
Who is Ella Baker
Which museum was Donald Trump threatening to remove certain exhibits from.
What is the African American History Museum.
Derived from a 19th century minstrel show character, this Era was known for legalized discrimination.
What is the Jim Crow Era.
What famous artist made the song “My favorite things”.
Who is John Coltrane.
This law was designed to overcome legal barriers preventing African Americans to engage in civic duties.
What is the Voting Rights Act.
Who was the first African AmerI can to get something patent.
Who is Thomas L. Jennings
What inner city was the heart of black life and a civil rights cradle in the late 19th century. (Subject of W.E.B Dubois ”The Philadelphia Negro”)
What is the 7th Ward in Philadelphia
This era followed the civil war and focused on rebuilding.
What is the reconstruction era.
This jazz bandleader is known for his influencer during the Harlem Renaissanc.
Who is Duke Ellington.
What amendment emphasizes the enforcement clause.
What is the 15th amendment. (Right to vote regardless of race)
This was the first black woman with unique DNA.
Who is Henrietta Lacks.
What’s Kansas City is where the landmark case Brown v. Board came from.
What is Topeka.
This period during World War 1 and 2 saw millions of African Americans move from rural south to North and Western cities.
What is the Great Migration.
This style of music became popular in the 20th century for its call and response techniques and powerful vocals.
What is Gospel Music.
The federal government created this program to provide foods to impoverished families which systematically excluded black sharecroppers and tenants
What is the Agricultural Adjustment Act.