African American History and Contributions

The video explores the power of photography in depicting resistance against racial stereotypes. It highlights notable figures like Frederick Douglas, Jack Johnson, and Dorothy Dandridge, whose images challenged societal norms. Curator Deborah Willis discusses the conscious efforts of Black Americans to shape their narratives through photography. The video also covers historical figures like Henry Highland Garnett and the impact of early 20th-century portraits of African-American intellectuals.

Who was the first black heavyweight champion of the world?

• Henry Highland Garnett

• Jack Johnson

• Frederick Douglas

• Booker T. Washington

What year was Dorothy Dandridge alluringly photographed during segregation?

• 1920

• 1910

• 1955

• 1865

What was the main theme of the photographs discussed by Deborah Willis?

• Fashion

• Cultural Heritage

• Resistance

• Artistic Expression

What award has Deborah Willis won for her work?

• Nobel Prize

• Pulitzer Prize

• Grammy Award

• MacArthur Fellowship

What is Deborah Willis known for writing about?

• Black American Image in Photography

• African Art

• Civil War History

• Modern Architecture

What was Henry Highland Garnett's rallying cry for slaves?

• Freedom for All

• Rise and Shine

• Let Your Motto Be Resistance

• Equality Now

Who was the founder of the NAACP mentioned in the video?

• Frederick Douglas

• W.E.B. Du Bois

• Jack Johnson

• Booker T. Washington

Which historical figure urged slaves to emancipate themselves?

• Jack Johnson

• Henry Highland Garnett

• Booker T. Washington

• Frederick Douglas

What role did Booker T. Washington hold at Tuskegee Institute?

• Chancellor

• Dean

• President

• Professor

Who was photographed by Arthur BAU in 1915?

• Dorothy Dandridge

• Henry Highland Garnett

• Frederick Douglas

• Booker T. Washington