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when was Barack Obama elected as president?
2008
who was the first African American to become president of the USA
Barack Obama
what does the term WOKE mean?
Alert to racial discrimination and social injustice
Why was the election of Barack Obama in 2008 seen as a historic milestone?
Obama’s election was historic because he became the first African-American president.
How does the college graduation rate of African Americans compare to that of white Americans?
In 2020, 28% of African Americans had a college degree, compared to 41% of white Americans.
witch year did the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor renew the debate of the treatments of the African Amaricans
2020
who was breonna Taylor?
an African American who was murderd by police.
How did the Black Lives Matter movement emerge, and what issues does it seek to address?
BLM started in 2014 to fight police brutality and racism
What progress have African Americans made in politics since the 1960s?
Since the 1960s, African Americans have gained more power in politics, including Obama, Kamala Harris, and more Black members of Congress
How much is the median household income of Black families compared to white families in 2019?
In 2019, the median household income of Black families was a little less than two-thirds of that of white families.
when was Kamala Harris elected as vice president of the US
2020
what was the name of the person who was shot in 2014 in Ferguson Missouri?
Michael Brown
In what ways have protests and counter-protests, such as those in Kenosha in 2020, revealed divisions in American society over race and social justice?
Kenosha 2020 showed deep division over race and justice.
What is the significance of the new holiday Juneteenth?
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in Texas and is now a national holiday for African-American freedom.
What percentage of median wealth do African-American families have compared to white families?
The median wealth of African-American families is only 13% of white families’ wealth
when did the hashtag #Blacklivesmatter begin trending on social media?
2014
the murder of who started the black lives matter movement?
Michael Brown
Why was the recognition of Juneteenth as a national holiday in 2021 politically and culturally significant?
Juneteenth marks the end of slavery and shows greater inclusiveness.
What happened during the Kenosha protests in 2020 after Jacob Blake was shot?
During the Kenosha protests, violence erupted and two protesters were killed by a counter-protester.
How does residential segregation affect wealth and homeownership for African Americans?
Residential segregation means many African Americans live in neighborhoods with lower home values and less homeownership.
in which decade did more then halv of the African Americans live in poverty?
1950 (1959)
hy are Confederate flags and statues debated today?
Confederate symbols are seen as heritage by some, racism by others.
What happened during the Kenosha protests in 2020 after Jacob Blake was shot?
During the Kenosha protests, violence erupted and two protesters were killed by a counter-protester.
What types of mortgage risks do African-American families face more than white families?
African-American families often face higher-risk mortgages, which increases the chance of foreclosure.