“Reverend Abbott and Those Bloodshot Eyes” By Walter Dean Myers
Harlem is a neighborhood in New York City.
A reverend is the title for a leader in certain religions, such as Christianity. (noun)
A crucifix is a religious symbol in the shape of a cross. (noun)
A chaperone is a person (usually older) who accompanies others during social occasions and ensures they are behaving properly. (noun)
A compromise is an agreement reached when people on both sides of an issue give up something. (noun)
“Mumbo jumbo” is a phrase that refers to something that is confusing or meaningless
The “evil eye” is a curse believed to be cast by a mean glare, usually given to a person when they are unaware.
Sugar Ray Robinson was an African American professional boxer.
Willie Mays was a baseball all-star.
“Caddy” is a nickname for a Cadillac car.
“Turn the other cheek” means to not give someone “payback” if they have attacked or insulted you.
Collard greens are a leafy plant we can eat.
Before we had air conditioning, people tried to keep cool using handheld fans.
Mambo is a Latin dance of Cuba. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kokbJvSEMUY
Square dancing is a dance for four couples arranged in a square, with one couple on each side, facing the middle of the square. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rIK3fo41P4