|
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. |
