AFAM 361 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Patrisse Cullors, Atlantic Creole, Alicia Garza
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Directions: write a brief (no more than 5-7 sentences) describing the term, its context and its significance. Who: three women that started the #blacklivesmatter movement in response to the. : they are currently living and fighting for the black lives matter movement. The black lives matter movement began in 2012. It brings attention to how the black community has no power against the state- how the state continues to marginalize the black community. The movement is designed to reignite the black liberation movement. Songhay broke away from mali and became one of the last successful empires. All 3 were great empires of west africa from 800"s to 1500"s. All were involved with international trade which made their economy flourish. Who: born in new guinea to a tribe called dukandarra. Was part of royalty, where his father was prince of the tribe. Slave taken from the african coast who eventually ended up in the americas.
