Black History
Did racism stop after emancipation, abolition, and the civil rights movement?
No- as sad as it is racism will probably always exist as long as there are different skin colors, races, ethnicities, etc.
Who wrote the "I have a dream" speech
MLK
What is race?
A grouping of humans based on shared physical or social qualities.
True or False.. the meaning of race has changed over time
True
Was George Floyd the only black person to be killed in police brutality?
No, there are hundreds of black people that were wrongfully killed or injured due to police brutality. A lot of their perpetrators were let off with no consequences and even remain in office. His death was the last straw for people to sit in silence.
Who refused to give up their seat on the bus
Rosa Parks
What is discrimination?
Prejudice or unjust treatment of an individual on the grounds of gender, race, age, etc.
How is race socially constructed?
There is no biology behind race. Not every black person has the exact same genetic makeup just as how not every white person has the same genetic makeup.
Why did the Black Lives Matter campaign get so popular in May of 2020
Officers in Minneapolis killed 46 year old George Floyd. Americans everywhere were outraged after the officers were not arrested or held accountable. Riots, rallies, and demonstrations began to begin following his death, it was the last straw for black people everywhere
Which president was elected that pushed to end slavery right when the civil war started
Abe Lincoln
What is police brutality?
Excessive/ unlawful use of force by law enforcement on an individual
What month is Black History Month
February
What was the abolition movement
social and political movement to end slavery
What female escaped slavery to become one of the leading abolitionists
Harriet Tubman
What is segregation
systematic separation of into racial or ethnic groups in daily life
How is discrimination present in today's society? (pertaining to race)
In the workplace some people don't get hired because of their skin color or negative stereotypes associated with their ethnicity. In healthcare some workers who have a prejudice against certain races could not try their best to help the individual or turn them away. At school students of different races can get bullied. In public spaces people can get harassed both physically and verbally
What three things sparked the Civil War?
1- Social and economic difference in opinions between the North and South
2- Growth of the Abolition movement
3- The election of Abe Lincoln
Who is Trayvon Martin?
He was a black individual that was killed as a result of police brutality. The BLM movement was created in response to his murder
What is BLM and why is it important
Black Lives Matter is a global movement to eradicate white supremacy. It aims to provide freedom and justice to black individuals everywhere. The movement fights police brutality and other forms of racism
Why does race matter in health care?
Black people say that health care providers treat them differently and assume they are less educated, poor, or deserve less respect because of their race/ culture. Care provided to black people sometimes is different than care provided to white people simply because of their skin color and racial prejudices or opinions that some providers can hold.