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Define mutual-aid societies.
Organizations formed in free Black communities to provide financial support for schools, businesses, and churches.
Define intersectionality.
The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender, creating overlapping systems of discrimination or disadvantage.
Define abolitionism.
A movement to end slavery.
Define political manifesto.
A public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or movement.
Define women's suffrage.
The right of women to vote in elections.
Who was Maria W. Stewart?
A pioneer in Black women's activism, publishing the first political manifesto by a Black woman and giving public addresses.
What were Maria W. Stewart's key contributions?
She published the first political manifesto by a Black woman and advocated for Black rights and women's empowerment.
Significance of Black Oratory:
A powerful means of challenging oppression, advocating for change, and inspiring future generations.