Key Concepts in African American History and Movements

Flashcards covering significant individuals, movements, and concepts in African American history and cultural studies.

Ida B. Wells

A teacher-turned-journalist who publicized lynching.

Booker T. Washington

Founder of the Tuskegee Institute who believed in skills and work ethic for progress.

W.E.B. Du Bois

First Black person to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard; promoted Pan-Africanism and the 'Talented Tenth'.

Marcus Garvey

Established the Universal Negro Improvement Association in New York and migrated from Jamaica.

Dignity

A core value emphasized in movements for civil rights and social justice.

Pan-Africanism

A political and cultural movement aimed at uniting African countries and peoples.

European Colonialism

The practice of drawing borders and imposing foreign philosophies and skills on African populations.

Civil Rights Movement

A movement addressing inequalities and aiming for dignity, solidarity, and fairness.

Brown v. Board of Education

U.S. Supreme Court ruling that declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students unconstitutional.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Legislation that aimed to eliminate barriers to voting for African Americans.

Integrationists

Individuals who advocated for the end of racial segregation and for integration within society.

Nationalists

Individuals who promoted pride in Black identity and independence from oppressive systems.

Neocolonialism

A form of indirect control where foreign powers exert influence over a nation, particularly in economic and cultural areas.

Independence in Africa

The process of African nations gaining sovereignty, starting with Ghana in 1957.

Political Policies in Africa

Strategies adopted by various African nations, including socialism and capitalism.

Globalization

The process of increased interconnectedness among countries, affecting migration and education.

African Renaissance

A cultural and intellectual revitalization movement aimed at reestablishing Africa's cultural identity.

Ubuntu

A philosophy emphasizing community and mutual caring for all.

The Economy of Affection

The practice of remittances and support from the diaspora to home countries.

Afrofuturism

A cultural movement that combines elements of science fiction, history, and African culture.

Critical Reception of Renaissance

Debate on whether the African Renaissance is too focused on economic growth.

The Marginilizing of Black Fantastics

The notion that technology and advanced fields are predominantly viewed as white domains.

Post-Soul Generation

Black individuals in urban spaces dealing with the legacy of civil rights and technological changes.

Afrofuturism in Arts

A challenge to traditional narratives, allowing for the reinvention of identities in arts.

Ralph Ellison

Author of 'Invisible Man' (1952), exploring themes of racial identity and invisibility.

George Clinton

Musician known for 'Parliament Funkadelic' and his influential contributions to funk music.