We are the Ship
What was We are the Ship about?
The Negro Leagues
Fugees is short for what word?
Refugees
What is a barrier?
Something that prevents you from moving forward
Which famous athlete broke the "color barrier" in baseball?
Jackie Robinson
What sport did the fugees play?
Soccer/football
What is perseverance
To push through something even when things get hard
Describe what life on the road was like for the Negro Leagues when they traveled.
Couldn't find hotels that would let them sleep there. Slept on the bus. Couldn't find restaurants to serve them. Discrimination. etc...
What were some challenges the Fugee's faced?
Bullying, lack of resources, etc..
What is discrimination?
To treat someone unfairly because of their skin color/race.
What was the name of the author of We are the Ship?
Kadir Nelson
In what state do the Fugee's play in?
Atlanta, Georgia
What does segregate mean?
To separate based off of skin color/race.
What was the name of the man who created the Negro Leagues?
Rube Foster
What does the word Refugee mean?
Coming from another country usually to escape war or violence in their home country.
What does integrate mean?
To bring together