AAHH notes

Identity and Perception

The distinction between self-identity and external perception, particularly significant for African Americans due to societal stereotypes and racism impacting social interactions.

Racial Literacy

Understanding racial grouping, like "Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together In The Cafeteria?" and recognizing white privilege and redlining's effects on African American communities.

The Origin of Humanity

The scientific understanding that human beings originated in Africa, challenging Eurocentric narratives and emphasizing Africa's central role in human evolution.

Ghana and Mali

The Ghana and Mali Empires in West Africa, showcasing advanced political, economic, and social systems, countering stereotypes of pre-colonial Africa as undeveloped.

Carter G

Known as the “Father of Black History” for promoting African American history through ASALH and initiating Black History Month.

Slavery and Resistance

Phases of the Passage, forms of resistance, and the impact of slavery on the colonies, including Thomas Jefferson's views and Benjamin Banneker's response.

Incidents In The Life Of A Slave Girl

Harriet Jacobs' narrative highlighting the sexual exploitation of enslaved women, resistance, and family bonds.

The Haitian Revolution

The first successful slave revolt leading to Haiti's independence and inspiring enslaved people globally.

The Antebellum Era

Sojourner Truth, David Walker's Appeal, colonization debates, and key events like the Compromises, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and John Brown’s raid.

The Civil War

Union policies towards enslaved people, the Emancipation Proclamation, African American contributions, and the end of the Civil War.

The Reconstruction Era

Plans for Reconstruction by Presidents Lincoln, Johnson, and Congress, the 13th Amendment, and actions taken by freedpeople, including the Freedmen’s Bureau.

Freedmen's Bureau

Provided assistance to formerly enslaved people, including food, shelter, education, and legal support during 1865-1872.

Black Conventions

Gatherings during Reconstruction advocating for civil rights, political participation, and social equality.

White Supremacist Violence

Violence like lynchings, riots, and terrorism by groups such as the Ku Klux Klan against African Americans in the South.

14th Amendment

Granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to all born in the U.S., including formerly enslaved people in 1868.

Reconstruction Acts

Divided the South into military districts, required new state constitutions with African American voting rights, and mandated ratification of the 14th Amendment in 1867.

15th Amendment

Prohibited denying voting rights based on race, color, or previous servitude in 1870.

Ku Klux Klan (KKK)

Founded in 1866, used terror and violence to suppress African American political participation and maintain racial hierarchies.

Enforcement Acts

Aimed to protect African American voting rights and suppress Klan violence during 1870-1871.

Compromise of 1877

Awarded the presidency to Rutherford B. Hayes, ending Reconstruction in exchange for withdrawing federal troops from the South.

Convict Lease System

Involved leasing incarcerated African Americans to private enterprises, perpetuating forced labor post-Reconstruction.