Malcolm X Argued That It Doesn't Matter to a Racist

question 16

Multiple Choice

Malcolm X argued that it doesn't matter to a racist whether an African American is a professor or a panhandler,because:

• A)racism is no longer a powerful force in the United States
• B)racial identities are flexible to everyone
• C)racial identities are compulsory where racism is common
• D)race is only at the forefront of a racist's self-identity
• E)all of these choices

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Definitions:

Taft-Hartley Act

A federal law enacted in 1947 that restricts the activities and power of labor unions, also known as the Labor Management Relations Act.

Wagner Act

Also known as the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, it is a foundational statute of United States labor law which guarantees basic rights of private sector employees to organize into trade unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action such as strikes.

Right-To-Work Laws

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Constructive Discharge

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