Social Justice Movements

noun a character in minstrel shows, usually depicted as a stereotypical black man

• The Jim Crow laws were a set of racist legislation in the United States that enforced segregation and discrimination.
• Back in the days of Jim Crow, African Americans faced harsh segregation and inequality.
• Those Jim Crow laws were just plain wrong, man.
• The remnants of Jim Crow still linger in the systemic racism present today.

noun a place or religious community regarded as sacred or special, typically referring to Jerusalem or the land of Israel

• Zion National Park is known for its stunning red cliffs and canyons.
• Let's go hiking in Zion this weekend, it's supposed to be beautiful.
• Zion is the bomb, you have to check it out.
• In her mind, Zion was a place of peace and tranquility.

noun a loose, brightly colored garment worn in West Africa, typically by men, and consisting of a tunic and trousers

• The traditional dashiki is a colorful garment worn in many African countries.
• She looked stunning in her new dashiki at the party last night.
• Check out that cool dashiki he's wearing, it's so stylish.
• His words were like a bright dashiki in the dull conversation, bringing life and color to the discussion.

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 a woman of African descent who is from or has ancestry in Latin America

adjective describes a woman of African descent who is from or has ancestry in Latin America

• The conference will feature a panel discussion on the experiences of Afro-Latina women in the workplace.
• My friend Maria is an Afro-Latina and she always brings the best food to our potlucks.
• I love watching Afro-Latina influencers on social media, they always have the best fashion tips.
• The Afro-Latina culture is a beautiful blend of African and Latin traditions.