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Defintion of Racism, (According to Google)

the belief that different races possess distinct characteristics, abilities, or qualities, especially so as to distinguish them as inferior or superior to one another.

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Who delivered the famous, “I have a dream…” speech?

Dr. Martin Luther King Junior
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Agustus Tolton was the first recognized _________ __________?

Black Preist

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Agustus Tolton was born when?

April 1st 1854

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During the times of Agustus Tolton, did the church allow for African Americans to be ordained?

Yes, they allowed African Americans to be ordained.
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Back during Civil War Times, how much of a person was African American?

3/5

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What woman refused to give up her bus seat to a white?

Rosa Parks

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When did Agustus Tolton escape slavery?

1863

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What state was Agustus Tolton born in?

Illinois

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Did they allow African Americans to enter seminaries?

No, they did not

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Why were African Americans slaves?

They weren’t white, and therefore weren’t equal to Whites?

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Who fought against Racism in South Africa?

Nelson Mandela
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What languages did Agustus Tolton speak?

German, Greek, and Latin

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What adversity did Tolton overcome when he was younger?

The Tobacco factory, which Tolton had worked at had closed.

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Did they allow Biracial people to enter seminaries?

Yes, they did

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Define what segregation is?

The practice of keeping white children and adults, separated from African American children and adults.

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What peace fighter in India stood up against racial discrimination?

Mahatma Gandhi

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Where did Agustus Tolton celebrate his first mass?

St. Peters Basilica

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When was Agustus Tolton ordained?

On Easter Saturday in 1886

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According to Pope Francis, is racism okey?

No, it is wrong because every person is made in God’s image and likeness, and to think of someone as less based on their appearance. Would be disrespectfil to God.

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What famous modern day pop singer has publicly spoken out against white supremacy? Hint: She has a big fan ground named Swi___

Taylor Swift

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A nickname for Agustus Tolton was ______ _______ ____?

Good Father Gus

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At which country did Agustus Tolton complete his seminary education?

Rome

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Did they allow biracial people to become ordianed?

Yes, as long as they didn’t say they were of African American Ethnicity.

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