Black Power History Notes 14-3
Black Power Black Nationalism (1910) Video – Black Nationalism Started by Marcus Garvey 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” Takes over Nation of Islam Wants to teach blacks to live life of righteousness
Black Power Malcolm X (1952-1965) Rejects integration with whites Advocates black nationalism Video – Malcolm’s Name and History of Negroes
Black Power Malcolm X (1952-1965) Leader of the Nation of Islam (1950s) After Pilgrimage to Mecca his views became more peaceful Video – KKK killed my father
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 Bio Video
Black Power Black Power Movement (1966) Started by Stokely Carmichael blacks seek power through solidarity, independence, and violence if necessary Video
Black Power Black Panther Party (1966) Founded by Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton Use violence, if necessary, to gain black equality and empowerment Video – Beyoncé
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