African American History and Culture

The video tutorial focuses on pages 14 and 15 of 'Promises to Keep', exploring the historical context of African-American leaders' battles against racism, the progress made in racial equality, and the role of media. It highlights the Harlem Renaissance's impact on arts and culture, and examines text features and historical figures like Ida B. Wells, W.E.B. DuBois, and Booker T. Washington. The video concludes with a summary of the discussed pages.

What pages are being focused on in the video?

• Pages 10 and 11

• Pages 12 and 13

• Pages 14 and 15

• Pages 16 and 17

What did African-American leaders across the country do to combat racism?

• Ignored the issue

• Waged battles in courts and newspapers

• Focused only on economic issues

• Relied solely on political leaders

Which of the following was NOT a black-owned newspaper mentioned?

• The Chicago Defender

• The Pittsburgh Courier

• The Guardian

• The New York Times

Who was known for using media to expose violence against African-Americans?

• Langston Hughes

• Ida B. Wells

• Paul Robeson

• Booker T. Washington

What was W.E.B. Du Bois's belief regarding African-Americans?

• They should avoid activism

• They should only pursue vocational skills

• They should focus on agriculture

• They should be educated and active

How did Madame C.J. Walker amass her fortune?

• Through real estate

• Through her cosmetics business

• By writing novels

• By teaching

What was Booker T. Washington's role at the Tuskegee Institute?

• Student

• Janitor

• Teacher

• Head of the Institute

Which famous jazz musician led a swing orchestra around the world?

• Miles Davis

• Duke Ellington

• John Coltrane

• Louis Armstrong

Zora Neale Hurston is best known for which book?

• Their Eyes Were Watching God

• Beloved

• The Souls of Black Folk

• The Color Purple

Langston Hughes captured the heart and voice of which experience?

• The American Dream

• The rural American life

• The African-American experience

• The immigrant experience