vocabulary/ Civil rights groups used photography for change

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What does 'unheralded' mean?

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Not celebrated or recognized; often refers to something or someone that is not given attention or praise.

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What is the significance of photography in civil rights movements?

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Photography was used by Black civil rights organizations to document injustices and inspire change.

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What does 'document' mean in the context of behavior?

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To keep a written record of someone's actions or behavior.

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What does 'unwitnessed' mean?

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To not see something happen; to be unaware of an event.

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How can words inspire change?

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Words can motivate, inform, and mobilize people to take action for social justice.

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What is the role of civil rights groups in using photography?

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They used photography to capture and share the realities of discrimination and violence.

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Define 'civil rights'.

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The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

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What is an example of a civil rights organization?

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The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People).

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What does 'advocacy' mean?

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The act of supporting a cause or proposal, often through public speaking or writing.

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What is the impact of visual media on public perception?

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Visual media can shape how people view social issues and can influence public opinion.