All Flashcards
Who was James Van Der Zee?
A central figure in the New Negro movement, challenging stereotypes through photography.
Who was Marcus Garvey?
Founder of the UNIA, promoting Black pride and self-reliance.
What was the significance of the Great Migration?
Led to changing demographics in cities like Harlem, influencing social and cultural life.
What was the impact of the New Negro Movement?
It fostered a distinct Black aesthetic and instilled pride and self-worth among African Americans.
What was the role of photography during the New Negro Movement?
It was used to counter racist representations and showcase the beauty and dignity of Black life.
What was the effect of the Harlem Renaissance?
It marked a period of significant cultural and artistic development in the African American community.
What was the impact of minstrel shows?
They perpetuated harmful stereotypes and dehumanized African Americans through racist caricatures.
What was the impact of the Great Depression on African Americans?
It brought economic hardship and segregation, but also intimate moments captured in photography.
What was the influence of Marcus Garvey's philosophy?
It promoted black pride and self-reliance, influencing dress, social norms, and family structures.
What was the significance of the UNIA?
It was a grassroots movement that impacted ordinary families and promoted self-determination.
What was the impact of photography on global perceptions of African Americans?
It reshaped how the world viewed African Americans by providing counter-narratives to racist stereotypes.
What was the role of visual media in preserving Black experiences?
It emphasized the importance of documenting and representing Black life during times of hardship and segregation.
What were the causes and effects of racist depictions in media?
Cause: Dehumanization of African Americans, Effect: Perpetuation of harmful stereotypes and discrimination.
What were the causes and effects of the Great Migration?
Cause: Desire for better opportunities and escape from Jim Crow South, Effect: Changing demographics and cultural shifts in northern cities.
What were the causes and effects of the New Negro Movement?
Cause: Desire for self-determination and cultural pride, Effect: Flourishing of Black arts, literature, and music.
What were the causes and effects of Marcus Garvey's philosophy?
Cause: Promotion of black pride and self-reliance, Effect: Influence on dress, social norms, and family structures in Black communities.
What were the causes and effects of James Van Der Zee's photography?
Cause: Desire to challenge racist stereotypes and showcase Black dignity, Effect: Reshaping global perceptions of African Americans.
What were the causes and effects of the Harlem Renaissance?
Cause: Concentration of Black talent and cultural expression in Harlem, Effect: Significant cultural and artistic development in the African American community.
What were the causes and effects of photography documenting everyday Black life?
Cause: Desire to provide authentic experiences and counter false narratives, Effect: Preservation of Black history and culture.
What were the causes and effects of the Great Depression on African Americans?
Cause: Economic hardship and segregation, Effect: Resilience and intimate moments captured in photography.
What were the causes and effects of the UNIA's grassroots movement?
Cause: Promotion of self-determination and community pride, Effect: Impact on ordinary families and social norms.
What were the causes and effects of visual media preserving Black experiences?
Cause: Desire to document and represent Black life during hardship, Effect: Emphasizing the importance of visual representation.