Black History & Mental Health
The Civil Rights Movement began in 1945 and lasted until?
What is 1970?
Some individuals who are descendants of enslaved Africans in Latin American countries, which include many Caribbean countries might refer to themselves as?
What is Afro-Latino?
One of the first black intellectuals of his time, this individual was the first Black man to get his PhD from Harvard. In light of the currently situation for black people of his time, he published a series of essay titled, The Souls of Black Folks, a cornerstone of African American literature.
Who is W.E.B DUBOIS?
The first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, cementing her legacy as the Queen of Soul. She was a voice for black women fighting for equality and liberation"
Who is Aretha Franklin?
To achieve Civil Rights, this famous American minister, advocated for peaceful approaches to some of society's biggest problems.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
Some individuals who were descendants of enslaved Africans in Canada or who migrated from the United States, the Caribbean Islands, Latin America and Africa to major cities in Canada might refer to themselves as?
What is BLACK CANADIANS?
An American poet most Known for her autobiography, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings that explores economic, racial and sexual oppression . She pursued a career in writing after working numerous types of jobs and published numerous volumes of poetry heard by the world.
Who is Maya Angelou?
This individual is the most important and influential musician in jazz history."
Who is Louis Armstrong?
She was arrested in 1955 for refusing to give up her seat for a white woman on a crowded bus, an incident that inspired similar actions by another pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement 9 months later.
Who is Claudette Colvin?
Some individuals who are descendants of enslaved Africans in the United States might refer to themselves as?
What is African-American?
known for his poems, columns, plays and novels, this individual was a pioneer in the Harlem Renaissance with his first book the weary blues in 1926. His unique poetry style was committed to black themes and heritage.
Who is LANGSTON HUGHES?
She broke a number of records, becoming the first woman to be nominated in ten categories in a single year, and the first woman to win five trophies in one night"
Who is Lauryn Hill?
This individual was one of the first known Black psychiatrists, who made significant contributions to the study of Alzheimer's disease.
Who is Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller?
He formed the Florida Progressive Voter's league which was contributory in registering over 100,000 black voters in the state of Florida.
Who is Harry T.
Some individuals who occupy or whose immediately family had emigrated from the original African region in which their ancestors lived might refer to themselves as?
What is African?
The most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century and won 13 Grammy Awards among others.
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
This individual is the author of Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria and Other Conversations About Race. She argues that the effects of racism, especially in schools, can have a detrimental effect on students’ racial identity.
Who is Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum?
He received many offers to attend non-black universities but chose to further his education at Howard University, where he expanded his studies in the field of philosophy, then applied his knowledge to the civil rights movement.
Who is Kwame Ture?
Some individuals who are descendants of enslaved Africans in the Caribbean Islands. These islands include Haiti(previously Hispaniola), Barbados, the Dominican Republic, etc might refer to themselves as?
What is AFRO-CARIBBEAN?