Black Power GOVT Notes 6-7
Black Power Black Nationalism Video – Black Nationalism Advocate Black Unity Black Independence from white society Video – Black Nationalism
Black Power Nation of Islam (1930) Black Muslims who preach Black Nationalism, pride, and superiority Members included Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm X, and Muhammad Ali
Black Power Elijah Muhammad (1933) “Messenger of Allah” Leader of Nation of Islam
Black Power Malcolm X (1952-1965) Rejects integration with whites Video – Malcolm’s Name and History of Negroes
Black Power Malcolm X (Died 1965) Leader of the Nation of Islam (1950s-60s) After Pilgrimage to Mecca his views became more peaceful Video – Ballot or the Bullet
Black Power Muhammad Ali (1960-1968) a.k.a. Cassius Clay, joined Nation of Islam Stripped of heavyweight title for refusing to fight in Vietnam War Video and Video and Dodge Draft
Black Power Black Power Movement (1966) Blacks seek power through solidarity, independence, and violence if necessary
Black Power Black Panther Party (1966) Founded by Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton Use violence, if necessary, to gain black equality and empowerment
Black Power Summer Olympics (1968) Medalists Tommie Smith and John Carlos raise their fists in black power salute Both suspended from U.S. Team and had their medals taken away Video