Though the Terms "Black" and "African American" Are Often Used

question 11

Short Answer

Though the terms "Black" and "African American" are often used interchangeably, technically, Black is a(n) __________, and African American is a(n) __________.

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Definitions:

Urban Renewal

A program of land redevelopment in areas of moderate to high-density urban land use, focusing on the improvement and rehabilitation of city neighborhoods.

Legalized Segregation

The systematic separation of people into racial or ethnic groups in daily life, enforced or sanctioned by law, historically practiced in the United States and other countries.

Low-income Families

Households earning significantly below the national median income, often facing financial challenges and limited access to resources.

Bracero Program

A series of laws and diplomatic agreements, initiated in 1942 between the United States and Mexico, for the importation of temporary contract laborers from Mexico to the United States.