Social Justice Basics
What gave the famous “ I Have a Dream“ speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What role did Rosa Parks play in the Civil Rights Movement?
She refused to give up her bus seat, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott and becoming a symbol of resistance to segregation.
Why are peaceful protests important?
Marches and demonstrations matter because they raise awareness in this peaceful way.
Why does voting matter for creating change in African American communities?
Voting and policy change are examples of how people can reshape this.
Why is Beyoncé considered a significant figure in African American pop culture?
Beyoncé uses her platform to celebrate Black culture, highlight racial injustice, and promote empowerment—especially in Lemonade and Black Is King—while breaking industry barriers for Black artists.
Who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus?
Rosa Parks
Why is Harriet Tubman a significant historical figure?
She escaped slavery and helped hundreds gain freedom through the Underground Railroad.
What is the significance of Juneteenth
This holiday celebrates the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free in 1865.
What was the main goal of the Civil Rights Movemen
To end racial segregation and discrimination and secure equal rights for African Americans under the law.
This film, directed by Ryan Coogler, became a cultural moment and featured the fictional nation of Wakanda.
Black Panther
Who was the young African American boy whose 1955 Murder helped spark nationaloutrage and activism
Emmett Till
What did Muhammad Ali contribute beyond sports?
He was a world champion boxer who also spoke out against racism and the Vietnam War.
What was the main goal of the Civil Rights Movement?
To end racial segregation and discrimination and secure equal rights for African Americans under the law.
What is affirmative action?
Policies designed to increase educational and job opportunities for historically disadvantaged groups, including African Americans.
What made Colin Kaepernick’s protest culturally significant?His decision to kneel during the national anthem brought global attention to police brutality and systemic racism, influencing activism in sports.
His decision to kneel during the national anthem brought global attention to police brutality and systemic racism, influencing activism in sports.
What major 1963 demonstration brought over 250,000 people to Washington D.C, where MLK gave his “ I have a Dream“ speech ?
’Bloody Sunday“
What impact did Jackie Robinson have on sports and society?
He broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947, helping to challenge racial segregation in sports.
How did the Black Power Movement differ from earlier civil rights movements?
It emphasized racial pride, self-defense, and Black autonomy, rather than focusing solely on integration
What were Jim Crow laws?
State and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the South from the late 1800s through the mid-1900s.
How has African American style influenced mainstream fashion?
Trends like streetwear, braids, Afros, gold chains, and sneaker culture originated in Black communities and are now widely adopted worldwide.
Why is Nelson Mandela considered a global social justice icon?
He fought against apartheid in South Africa, spent 27 years in prison, and became the country’s first Black president.
Why is Langston Hughes significant in American literature?
A leading poet of the Harlem Renaissance whose work celebrated Black culture, identity, and resilience.
How has social media changed African American activism?
It spreads information quickly, organizes protests, shares evidence of injustice, and gives activists a global platform.
Why was Brown v. Board of Education (1954) significant?
The Supreme Court ruled that segregated schools were unconstitutional, stating “separate is inherently unequal.”
This song, written by James Weldon Johnson and often called the Black National Anthem, is a powerful hymn of hope and liberation.
What is “Lift Every Voice and Sing”?