Black History Month Vocab. (Fill in the Blank)

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What is prejudice?

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Prejudice is an unfair and unreasonable opinion or judgment about a person or group, often based on stereotypes.

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What is discrimination?

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Discrimination is the unfair treatment of a person or group based on characteristics such as race, gender, or age.

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What does African-American mean?

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African-American refers to a person of African descent who is a citizen or resident of the United States.

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What is an opportunity?

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An opportunity is a chance for something to happen, especially to achieve something.

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What is the civil rights movement?

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The civil rights movement was a struggle for social justice and equality for African-Americans, aiming to end segregation and discrimination.

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What is racism?

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Racism is the belief that one race is superior to another, leading to discrimination and prejudice based on race.

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What does boycott mean?

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A boycott is a refusal to buy or use goods and services as a way to protest or bring about change.

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What is segregation?

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Segregation is the practice of keeping people apart based on race, ethnicity, or other characteristics.

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What is equality?

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Equality means treating everyone the same and giving them the same rights and opportunities.

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What are civil rights?

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Civil rights are the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.