APAFAM 3.7, 8 ,9 &18 Vocab

The Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)

• An organization founded by Marcus Garvey in 1914 that promoted Black pride, economic self-sufficiency, and the Back-to-Africa movement.

• A civil rights organization established in the 1960s to combat racial discrimination.

• A political party that aimed to establish a separate nation for Black Americans in the 1800s.

• A cultural group that focused on the arts and literature of the African diaspora.

Racial Uplift

• A movement among African Americans to improve their status through education, self-help, and moral reform.

• A political campaign aimed at increasing voting rights for all citizens.

• A social initiative focused on promoting racial segregation in schools.

• An economic strategy to establish African American-owned businesses.

Double Consciousness

• A concept developed by W.E.B. Du Bois describing the internal conflict African Americans experience by viewing themselves through both their own identity and the prejudiced lens of white society.

• A theory proposed by Karl Marx about the class struggle between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat.

• An idea introduced by Sigmund Freud regarding the duality of the human psyche and its impact on behavior.

• A philosophical concept by Friedrich Nietzsche about the eternal recurrence and its implications for human existence.

Pan-Africanism

• A movement focused on uniting people of African descent to promote cultural, political, and economic empowerment.

• A political ideology advocating for the separation of African nations from colonial powers.

• A cultural festival celebrating African art and music.

• An economic policy aimed at increasing trade between African countries.

Segregation

• The enforced separation of racial groups in public and private spaces, leading to economic and social disparities for African Americans.

• The integration of different racial groups in public and private spaces, promoting equality.

• A policy that encourages racial diversity in schools and workplaces.

• The legal framework that supports equal rights for all racial groups.

Black Nationalism

• A movement promoting racial integration and equality among all races.

• A political and social movement advocating for Black pride, economic independence, and, in some cases, the establishment of a separate Black nation.

• An initiative focused on the cultural assimilation of Black individuals into mainstream society.

• A campaign aimed at promoting the interests of non-Black minorities in the United States.

The Black Press

• A type of newspaper that focuses on sports and entertainment.

• African American-owned newspapers and publications that provided news, promoted civil rights, and mobilized Black communities against racial discrimination.

• A government-funded media outlet for minority voices.

• A collection of magazines aimed at young adults.

Jim Crow Laws

• State and local laws enforcing racial segregation in the Southern United States from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century.

• Federal laws promoting racial integration in the Northern United States during the 20th century.

• State laws that allowed for equal rights and opportunities for all races in the Southern United States.

• Local laws that prohibited interracial marriage in the Western United States.

The Color Line

• A term used to describe the division between different economic classes in America.

• A term coined by Du Bois referring to systemic racial segregation and discrimination that divided American society even after the abolition of slavery.

• A phrase that refers to the geographical boundaries of the United States.

• A concept related to the environmental impact of urbanization.

The Mask

• A symbol of joy and celebration in African culture.

• A representation of the struggles faced by African Americans in a racist society.

• A tool used for theatrical performances in ancient Greece.

• A metaphor for hiding one's true identity in modern society.