Black History Month

Integrity Having strong moral principles, being honest, being moral

Civil Rights The rights of citizens to social equality, freedom, and political freedom

Racism The belief that all members of a given race are alike in some or all characteristics

Abolitionist A person who favors the abolition of a practice, formerly related to slavery

Discrimination The prejudicial or unjust treatment of different categories of people on a given basis

Prejudice A preconceived opinion about someone or something that is not based on fact, reason, or experience

Emancipation Freeing someone from someone or something else who has control

Heritage Valued items, qualities, and customs that are passed down from one generation to the next

Oppression Prolonged unjust treatment that is cruel and controlling

Equality The state of being equal in rights, status, and opportunities to succeed

Advocate A person who publically supports a policy, cause, or action

Segregation The enforced separation of groups based on race in a country or community

Bias Prejudice in favor of or against something, usually for a single reason

Laborer A person doing unskilled manual work for hire

Injustice An unjust act, unfairness

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