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Who is Angela Davis?
An American political activist associated with the Black Panther Party and founder of Critical Resistance, a movement to end the prison-industrial complex.
What is Gloria Steinem known for?
An American feminist, journalist, and social and political activist; she co-founded Ms. Magazine and became a leader and media spokeswoman for the women's liberation movement.
What is the significance of Betty Friedan's book 'The Feminine Mystique'?
It is known for starting the 'Second Wave' of feminism.
What was James Baldwin's focus in his works?
He explored racial and sexual identity, including themes in 'Giovanni's Room'.
What did Malcolm X advocate for?
He argued for separation rather than integration and wrote 'The Autobiography of Malcolm X'.
What was MLK's contribution to civil rights?
He was a civil rights leader who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his philosophy of nonviolence.
Why was Jane Fonda labeled a traitor during the Vietnam War?
She was known for her anti-war efforts.
Who is Bobby Seale?
He is a Black Panther co-founder who advocated for self-defense and community programs like free medical clinics.
What role did Stokely Carmichael play in the civil rights movement?
He was a key figure and later led the All-African People's Revolutionary Party.
What is Fred Hampton known for?
He was a Black Panther leader whose activism inspired the 2021 film 'Judas and the Black Messiah'.
What is Audre Lorde famous for?
A lesbian poet known for saying, 'Your silence will not protect you'.
What did J. Edgar Hoover do as FBI director?
He oversaw COINTELPRO, targeting civil rights leaders and activists.
Who is Judy Blume?
A poet and civil rights activist who recited 'On the Pulse of Morning' at a U.S. presidential inauguration.
What was Ghandi's role in India's independence movement?
He led a nonviolent movement and inspired civil rights leaders like MLK.
What act of protest did Muhammad Ali perform?
He threw his Olympic gold medal into a river to protest racism.
Who is Harry Belafonte?
An actor and singer who organized the 1963 March on Washington alongside MLK.
What did Bell Hooks argue in 'Ain't I a Woman'?
She argued that feminism must include the voices of women of color.
What was Mahalia Jackson's contribution to civil rights?
She was a gospel singer who performed at the March on Washington and supported MLK's work.
What was Nina Simone's connection to civil rights activism?
Her music became synonymous with civil rights activism.
What themes does Alice Walker address in her novels?
She tackles racism and sexism in the South in her Pulitzer Prize-winning work.
What was Janis Joplin known for?
She was a rock singer who was inducted posthumously into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.
What is Tina Turner famous for?
A singer known for her dynamic energy and hits like 'Proud Mary'.
What is the significance of Aretha Franklin's song 'Respect'?
It is considered a feminist anthem and a civil rights rallying cry.
What activism is Stevie Wonder known for?
He lobbied for Martin Luther King Jr. Day to become a federal holiday.
Who was Harvey Milk?
A politician who became the first openly gay elected official in the U.S.
What role did Marsha P. Johnson play in LGBTQ+ rights?
She was an activist remembered as a key figure in the Stonewall Uprising.
What did Flo Kennedy advocate for?
She fought for reproductive rights and intersectional feminism.
What was Coretta Scott King's role after MLK's death?
She continued his work for civil rights and advocated for LGBTQ+ rights.
Who is Dolores Huerta?
A Mexican-American activist who organized grape boycotts to improve farm workers' conditions.
