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Black History Month Vocabulary

Abolitionist

A reformer who favors abolishing slavery.
Advocate To speak, plead, or argue in favor of.
Bias A preference or an inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment.
Civil Rights The rights belonging to an individual by virtue of citizenship, including equal protection of the laws, and freedom from discrimination.
Discrimination Treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit.
Emancipation Freeing someone from the control of another.
Equality The state or quality of being equal.
Heritage Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.
Injustice Violation of another's rights or of what is right; lack of justice.
Integrity Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
Laborer Physical or mental exertion, especially when difficult or exhausting; work.
Oppression An unjust or excessive exercise of power.
Prejudice An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge or examination of the facts.
Racism The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others.
Segregation The policy or practice of separating people of different races, classes, or ethnic groups, as in schools, housing, and public or commercial facilities, especially as a form of discrimination.

 

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