African American Cultural and Intellectual Movements

New Negro Movement

• A political campaign for civil rights in the 1960s.

• A cultural and intellectual movement in the early 20th century that emphasized self-definition, racial pride, and artistic expression among African Americans.

• A social movement advocating for the abolition of slavery in the 19th century.

• A literary movement focused on European classical literature.

Black Aesthetic

• A cultural concept that defines and celebrates Black artistic expression as distinct from mainstream (often Eurocentric) artistic traditions.

• A style of art that exclusively uses black and white colors.

• A movement that seeks to eliminate all forms of artistic expression.

• A genre of music that focuses solely on jazz and blues.

Jim Crow Laws

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

• Federal laws that promoted civil rights and equality for all citizens.

• Laws that allowed for the integration of public facilities in the Southern United States.

• State laws that were designed to protect the rights of minority groups in the United States.

Visual Media

• Forms of communication that rely on text and audio to convey messages and ideas.

• Forms of communication that rely on images, such as photography, film, and art, to convey messages and ideas.

• Forms of communication that use only written words to express ideas.

• Forms of communication that focus solely on live performances.

Political Advocacy

• Efforts to influence political decisions and public policy, often through activism, artistic expression, or intellectual discourse.

• A method of promoting economic growth through government intervention.

• A strategy for increasing voter turnout in elections.

• A form of lobbying that focuses solely on environmental issues.

Harlem Renaissance

• A period of economic decline in Harlem during the 1920s.

• A flourishing of African American literature, music, art, and intellectual thought centered in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s and 1930s.

• A movement focused on the civil rights of African Americans in the 1960s.

• A cultural exchange between African Americans and European artists in the 1950s.

Jazz

• A musical genre that originated among African Americans in the early 20th century, characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythms.

• A type of classical music that emphasizes orchestral arrangements and structured compositions.

• A genre of music that focuses on electronic sounds and synthesized beats.

• A form of folk music that is characterized by storytelling and acoustic instruments.

Freedom Songs

• Protest songs used during the Civil Rights Movement, often adapted from spirituals and gospel music, to unify and inspire activists.

• Songs that celebrate national independence and freedom.

• Popular music genres that emerged in the 1960s.

• Songs that focus on personal freedom and self-expression.

Cultural Production

• The creation of artistic, literary, and intellectual works that reflect and shape a society’s values, beliefs, and identity.

• The process of manufacturing goods in a factory setting.

• The development of technological innovations that enhance communication.

• The study of historical events and their impact on modern society.

Racial Pride

• A sense of honor and self-respect based on cultural and racial heritage, often expressed through artistic and intellectual movements.

• A feeling of superiority over other races and cultures.

• A desire to assimilate into a dominant culture and abandon one's own heritage.

• A movement focused solely on political activism without cultural expression.