African American
Historical Background
African Americans are descendants of enslaved people who were brought from Africa.
Which Latino group makes up the largest portion of the U.S. Latino population?
Mexicans
Geographical location
Hawaii
What challenges do american indian face today?
lack of education, lack of economic independence, loss of their culture and identity.
Why are hunting and fishing important to them?
Because they provide food, clothes, and tools.
Stereotypes this minorities suffer (at least 2)
They are Criminals
Perceived as dangerous or violent.
Broken Families
Lazy People
Not very intelligent
What is the main language spoken by most Latinos?"
Spanish
What are their principal musical instrument?
Ukelele
What are some stereotypes?
They are expected to look like a certain way, they live on reservations, but many of them live in urban areas, They all are “stuck in the past” and they have a certain lack of modernity.
What clothes do Alaska Natives wear?
They wear warm clothes made from animal skins
What rights they fight for?
equal access to public accommodations
equal justice before the law
equal employment, education and housing opportunities.
Where are latinos from?
Latin American
Does Sterotypes from the hawaiins have something linked with the nature conection?
Yes
what they fight as a right?
American Indians today fight for tribal sovereignty, education rights, economic and healthcare rights.
What language do Alaska Natives speak?
They speak differen native language but many speak english.
Characteristic of this culture
Elaboration of monuments
Artistic metalwork
Traditional construction techniques and architectural design.
Why were Mexican immigrants historically refered to as “wetbacks”?
Because they crossed the Rio Grande to enter the U.S.
In which way the native hawaiians are losing their environmental protection?
Because of land development, tourism, and privatization, which harms their culture and access to important natural areas.
In which place are their reservations around the u.s?
Around arizona, utah and new mexico
What problems do Alaska Natives have today?
They are loosing their language and culture.
Geographic Location
Most of them live in the south america (56%) 17% live in the Midwest and Northeast, and 10% live in the west.
Which amendment guarantees birthright citizenship in the United States?
A) 1st amendment: free speech
B) 14th amendment: citizenship
C) 10th amendment: state rights
14th amendment: citizenship
What rights are they fighting for?
Land rights, culture reservation, their enviroment, health care, education
What are some defining characteristics they have?
the unique language, traditions, ceremonies, values, storytelling.
How does climate change affect Alaska Natives?
It makes hunting and fishing harder, melts ice, and changes animal migration.