Civil Rights Movement Terminology

noun Juneteenth

• Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.
• Juneteenth is a day to celebrate freedom and equality for all.
• Juneteenth is a time to turn up and honor our ancestors.
• Juneteenth is like a beacon of hope shining brightly in the history of our nation.

verb to grant the rights of citizenship, especially the right to vote

• The government decided to affranchise women by granting them the right to vote.
• The company will affranchise its employees with more flexible work hours.
• I feel affranchised now that I have my own car and can go wherever I want.
• Reading books can affranchise your mind and open up new perspectives.

noun a term used to refer to African Americans or people of African descent living in the Americas

• The history of Afro-American culture is rich and diverse.
• I love listening to Afro-American music.
• That party was lit with all the Afro-American vibes.
• Her writing style is like a beautiful tapestry woven with Afro-American influences.