Civil Rights Activism

noun a person or group of people standing outside a workplace or other venue as a form of protest or to prevent others from entering

verb to stand or station as a picket

adjective relating to or characteristic of a picket

preposition used in phrases like 'on picket' to indicate being on duty as a sentinel or guard

• The workers decided to organize a picket outside the factory to protest against the unfair labor practices.
• Let's join the picket line to show our support for the striking workers.
• The picket was lit! Everyone was chanting and holding up signs.
• She felt like she was on a picket line, standing up for her beliefs in the face of opposition.

noun a person who flouts the law, especially by failing to comply with a law that is difficult to enforce effectively

• The city council passed a new ordinance to crack down on scofflaws who ignore parking regulations.
• Don't be a scofflaw and park in the no parking zone.
• The scofflaw got caught speeding on the highway.
• He was known as the office scofflaw for always bending the rules.

noun Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with the intention of primarily serving the African American community.

• Attending an HBCU provides students with a unique cultural experience.
• I'm thinking about applying to an HBCU for college.
• HBCUs are where it's at for a real sense of community.
• HBCUs are like a home away from home for many students.

noun African American

• The African American community has made significant contributions to American history.
• My African American friend invited me to a barbecue this weekend.
• That new movie features a lot of cool African American actors.
• Her artwork is a beautiful representation of the African American experience.

noun African Americans

• African Americans have made significant contributions to American history and culture.
• A lot of African Americans live in this neighborhood.
• Some African Americans refer to each other as 'brothers' or 'sisters'.
• The resilience of African Americans in the face of adversity is truly inspiring.