Southern Life Post-Civil War
This white supremacists terrorist hate group began in the 1870’s, calling for the “purification of American society”. Suppressed in 1871, the secret society was reborn in 1915 and flourished in in the West. It’s third manifestation came in 1950 in opposition of the civil rights movement, often using violence and murder to suppress black activists
What is the Ku Klux Klan
The Color Purple - 1985
Who is Alice Walker
Who was one of the most influential rappers of all time, and among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide, noted for addressing contemporary social issues that plagued inner cities, and considered a symbol of activism against inequality. He released 4 albums and in 6 films before he was shot to death in 1996.
Who is Tupac Shakur?
First Black Vice President - 2020
Kamala Harris
Ran for president in 2004, gave the eulogy at George Floyd’s funeral, hosts Keepin’ It Real radio talk show and MSNBC’s PoliticsNation
Who is Reverend Al Sharpton
These laws were passed throughout the South as soon as Federal troops withdrew in 1877 creating a doctrine of “Separate but Equal” in every aspect of American life, from public schools, libraries, transportation, to restaurants, water fountains and bathrooms. But separate was never equal. Black facilities were underfunded or non-existent.
What is Jim Crow
Native Son - 1940
Who is Richard Wright
Rapper, songwriter, media personality, actor, and entrepreneur. Rapping professionally since 1992, has published 18 studio albums and sold over 12.5 million albums in the US. He has performed in over 60 films and TV shows.
Who is Snoop Dogg?
First Elected Black Governor - Virginia, 1990
Doug Wilder
Twenty year career with 5 championships for the LA Lakers, gold medalist in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. He also wrote an autobiography, cowrote young adult novels, and participated in several business ventures. Died in a plane crash in 2020.
Who is Kobe Bryant
Over 3000 black men and women were killed by this method, by self-appointed commissions, mobs or vigilantes, concentrated in the Cotton Belt not just for supposed crimes - which often hadn’t occurred, but also to discourage freedmen from voting, working or getting educated. White people took photos and even body parts to spread fear.
What is lynching
The Fire Next Time -1963
Who is James Baldwin
Rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur, he cofounded Death Row records, performed with NWA, popularized West Coast G-funk. His Aftermath Entertainment produced albums by Eminem, 50 Cent and Mary J Blige. He has won 6 Grammy’s including Producer of the Year
Who is Dr. Dre?
First Black Congresswoman - New York, 1969
Who is Shirley Chisholm
Founded by James Rucker and Van Jones, this web-based advocacy group uses social networking to address racial issues. The group has grown to be the largest online racial justice organization in the U.S. with 1.7 million members.
What is Color of Change
In this period between 1866 and 1877, the North controlled the Senate, the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendment passeds, black men voted in droves, 14 African Americans served in the U.S. Congress, two black Senators, Hiram Revels and Blanche Bruce from Mississippi were elected, over 3000 black schools and colleges were created.
What is Reconstruction
The Souls of Black Folk - 1903
Who is W.E.B. duBois
Rapper, songwriter and record producer, debutted in 2012, has won 13 Grammy Awards. Time named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016. In 2018 he co-produced and curated the film soundtrack for the Marvel Studios superhero film Black Panther.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
First Black Mayor of Chicago - 1983
Harold Washington
Georgia’s first Black Senator – 2020, senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church, supports raising the minimum wage, gave a speech supporting major civil rights legislation, supports pro-choice, LGBTQ and progressive legislation.
Who is Raphael Warnock
This was an 1860’s criminal offense of a person unable to prove that he or she is employed. Between the offense and the costs of the court case, black men found guilty were held and sold to mine for US Steel, farm land, build railroads or any other hard labor to pay off their debt. It was called convict leasing and is part of the troubling history between police and black men.
What is Vagrancy
The Known World - 2003
Who is Edward P. Jones
With the first hip-hop group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame in 2007, he is one of the pioneers of hip-hop DJ’ing, with cutting, scratching and mixing. his pioneering mixing skills transformed the turntable into a true 'instrument', and his ability to get a crowd moving has made his DJ sets legendary.
Who is GrandMaster Flash?
First Black Cabinet Member - Housing and Urban Development, 1966
Robert C. Weaver
CEO of Ariel Investments, member of JP Morgan Chase’s board of directors, chairman of Starbucks board of directors - the first black woman to be chairperson of an S&P 500 company. As of 2020, she is listed as #94 in Forbes list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women.
Who is Mellody Hobson