Women and the Black Power Movement: Crash Course Black American History #40

The video explores the significant role of Black women in the fight for equality, from historical figures to modern movements. It highlights the concept of intersectionality and the Black Power movement's pillars, emphasizing Black community control and self-determination. The video critiques the civil rights movement for not addressing economic and social issues and discusses the cultural impact of the Black Power movement. It also focuses on the Black Panther Party, where women played crucial roles, and the Black Arts Movement, where Black women artists and writers expressed their experiences. The legacy of these women continues to influence social movements today.

Which of the following women was NOT mentioned as a Black woman freedom fighter in the introduction?

• Harriet Tubman

• Rosa Parks

• Mary Church Terrell

• Sojourner Truth

What is one of the key concepts introduced by the women of the Black Power movement?

• Self-defense

• Intersectionality

• Cultural assimilation

• Economic independence

Which of the following was NOT one of the three essential pillars of the Black Power movement?

• Black self-defense

• Black self-determination

• Black community control

• Black economic dominance

Who was the first female member of the Black Panther Party?

• Angela Davis

• J. Tarika Lewis

• Kathleen Cleaver

• Elaine Brown

Which woman became the leader of the Black Panther Party in 1974?

• Ericka Huggins

• Angela Davis

• Elaine Brown

• Kathleen Cleaver

What was the primary focus of the Black Arts Movement?

• Economic reform

• Cultural expression

• Political activism

• Educational advancement

Which poet's work, 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,' is associated with the Black Arts Movement?

• Nikki Giovanni

• Audre Lorde

• Maya Angelou

• Sonia Sanchez

Who founded the Black Arts Repertory Theater and School?

• Nikki Giovanni

• Sonia Sanchez

• Ntozake Shange

• Amiri Baraka

Which of the following movements did Black women help to radicalize by decentering male experiences?

• Civil Rights Movement

• Feminist Movement

• Environmental Movement

• Labor Movement

What is the ongoing role of Black women in social movements according to the conclusion?

• They focus solely on cultural movements.

• They have shifted to economic movements.

• They have taken a backseat role.

• They continue to lead and influence.