People
This group of people in Africa are the creators of the largest linguistic root in Africa. Originating in Central-West Africa, they populate a large portion of the continent, sharing religion, language and farming techniques.
Bantu
This country was the landing point for the most amount of enslaved people from the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
Brazil
The religious and traditional leaders of many African societies, usually steeped in musical elements
While it can be considered dehumanizing this portion of the US constitution is one of the only mentions of slavery and begins the conversation of enslaved people being members of the society.
3/5ths compromise
Considered a craft or work of art, this product is essential to sharing the stories of members of the community. It doubles as something to keep everyone warm
Quilts
The focus of a landmark supreme court case that determines black individuals, free and enslaved are not citizens in the US
Dred Scott
The first place to successfully revolt and create the first Black governed nation in the Western Hemisphere.
Haiti
This method of slavery included the grouping of individuals to complete a days work and included a driver/overseer
Gang System
An order by this man after the civil war, initiated reparations for free black communities.
General Sherman
A celebration of freedom. This was recently made a federal holiday
Juneteenth
This man was the leader of the Mali and is known for his pilgrimage to Mecca and the wealth he brought to the region.
Mansa Musa
This African nation had a relationship with the Portuguese that at first is profitable, but turns negative.
Kingdom of Kongo
Groups of escaped slaves or free people that create societies adjacent to established communities. Brazil is known for their large populations of these groups.
Maroons
This reconstruction amendment establishes voting rights for all men regardless of race.
15th amendment
Depictions of this structure that is integral to the trans-Atlantic slave trade are used by abolitionist to depict the inhumane qualities of the passage
The most photographed man of the 19th century who supports the integration of black individuals into American society
Zimbabwe
This East African country is known for the Swahili language and its practice of Christianity
Zimbabwe
An intersectional law that affects the rights of black mothers and supports the breaking up of black families
Partus Sequitur Ventrem
This trial was established an instance where escaped slaves win their freedom. Originally from Sierra Leon, this group was able to return after commandeering this ship.
La Amistad
The blending of both formal religions (Islam/Christianity) and pagan pracitices
Religious Syncretism
Nat Turner
This location is an example of a maroon society in a place like North Carolina. The geography of the location is less than desirable, but allows for better protection from adversarial groups.
Dismal Swamps
The strategy of abolition that supports the use of violence when necessary
Radical Resistance
The novel and later movie 12 years a slave is about Solomon Northup's experience being captured in DC and transported south into slavery. This is made possible through this legislation
Fugitive Slave Acts
Long answer:
When and why did African American Studies develop in colleges and subsequentially high schools.
1960s - civil rights movement