history of the independent schools
This historically black women's college in Atlanta was founded in 1881
What is Spelman College
A school where students come from many ethnicities, diversities, and neighborhoods is called this
What is a diverse school
The great depression highlighted the struggles of which class of people in America
Who are the working and poor class
What is racial superiority (or white supremacy
What is Believing one race is superior to to others
Although outlawed more than 50 years ago, the effects of this practice can still be seen today in segregated neighborhoods, unequal school funding, and disparities in homeownership rates.
What is redlining?
After desegregation many black communities created these schools to maintain cultural pride and academic excellence.
What are Independent Black Schools
A workplace where nearly everyone looks and thinks the same is an example of this
What is a non diverse environment
When people are treated with more respect because they wear expensive close it shows this kind of bias
What is class bias
This phrase describes subtle, often, unintentional discriminatory comments or actions
What is Microaggressions
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) often refused to insure mortgages in these areas.
What are red lined areas
Howard University was founded in this year just after the Civil War
What is 1867
When a company celebrates diversity but doesn't actually support equality behind the scenes its called this
What is proformative diversity
Charging higher prices for goods in low income areas is sometimes called this
What is economic exploitation
This is the process of learning and recognizing one's own bias and privilege to combat racism.
What is anti racism
The decade when redlining practices officially began in the U.S.
What are the 1930's
The first school for free black children in the U.S the African free school opened in this city in 1787
What is New York City
Learning about diversity helps reduce this- treating someone unfairly because of who they are
What is discrimination
Classism is a form of this an unfair system that benefits some groups while disadvantaging others.
What is oppression
This type of racism is built into law policies and institutions.
What is systemic (or institutional) racism
Neighborhoods that were redlined often still face higher rates of this environmental and health problem.
What is pollution or poor air quality?
This organization founded in 1972 supported the development of independent black schools across the U.S.
What is the Council of independent Black Institutions (CIBI)
This is the term for creating fair opportunities for everyone even if they start from different places
What is equity
This movement in the early 20th century fought for workers rights and fair wages
What is the labor movement
This set of laws enforced racial segregation in the U.S. south after the Civil War
What is Jim Crow laws
This law, passed in 1968, made redlining and other forms of housing discrimination illegal.
What is the Fair Housing Act?