Movement People
Which country was home to the Civil Rights Movement during the 1950s and 1960s?
The United States
What is the purpose of the Black Power Movement?
To advocate for black self-reliance and economic self-sufficiency.
In what decade was this published?
1960s (1963)
The Civil Rights Movement used boycotts and sit-ins to challenge racial segregation. Today, activists use this form of ONLINE protest to call out injustice and demand accountability from corporations and public figures.
Cancel Culture
True or False? The Civil Rights Movement was inspired by Independence movements in Africa.
True
How does Black Power differ from the Civil Rights Movement?
The Black Power Movement: more radical approaches and self-defense
Civil Rights Movement: integration and nonviolent protest
Finish the quote: Injustice _____ is a threat to justice ______
anywhere, everywhere
This modern movement, founded in 2013 after the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s killer, echoes the Black Power Movement’s calls for racial justice and self-determination.
"Black Lives Matter"
What Global Event helped discredit overt racism and weaken European Colonial Powers?
World War II
Why do Carmichael and Hamilton reject the idea of integration?
They believed Black communities needed to build their own institutions and fight for their freedom while preserving their cultural integrity.
What is MLK trying to persuade?
His audience to take action. Fight for injustice.
The fight against police brutality was central to the Black Panther Party. This phrase, now widely used in activist spaces, calls for reducing police budgets and reallocating funds to community programs.
"Defund the Police"
What was a key reason African American Veterans became politically active after World War II?
They expected equality and freedom after fighting for it.
The Black Power Movement encouraged pride in Black culture, leading to the popularization of this natural hairstyle.
The Afro
Why does MLK critique the “white moderate”?
He believed that they were an obstacle to achieving civil rights for African Americans
Leaders like Fannie Lou Hamer and Ella Baker played key roles in the Civil Rights and Black Power movements. Today, this Black woman made history as the first female Vice President of the United States.
Kamala Harris
Which U.S. cultural movement celebrated Black identity and creativity in the early 20th century?
Harlem Renaissance
According to Carmichael, why is economic empowerment crucial for Black liberation?
The concept that true freedom requires control over resources
How did Martin's pages get published?
His lawyer (Clarence Jones) smuggled them out of the jail be typed and published.
The Civil Rights Movement fought for equal access to education. Today, debates over this admissions policy—struck down by the Supreme Court in 2023—show that racial equity in education is still contested.
Affirmative Action