Vocabulary – Julian Bond
Quaker
Noun
a member of the Society of Friends, a Christian denomination founded in England in the 17th century that rejects formal sacraments, ministry, and creed, and is committed to non-violence. At meetings members are encouraged to speak when they feel moved to do so.
Nonviolent
Noun
the principle of refraining from using violence, especially as a means of protest
Protests
Noun
to express strong opposition to or disapproval of something in the form of a public demonstration or other action
Integrate
Verb
to make a group, community, place, or organization and its opportunities available to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or social class
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Noun
The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, or SNCC (pronounced “snick”) was one of the key organizations in the American civil rights movement of the 1960s. In Georgia SNCC concentrated its efforts in Albany and Atlanta.
Voter Drives
Noun
An event or program focused on getting individuals registered to vote
Opposition
Noun
a disapproving attitude toward something and a wish to prevent it, or action taken to show disapproval of and prevent something
Re-elected
Verb
To be chosen again to hold public office
Banned
Verb
Forbidden. To stop somebody from doing something.
Unconstitutional
Adjective
Goes against the constitution which is the supreme law of the land.