1. Black Power
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2. Black Power Black Nationalism (1910) Video – Black Nationalism
Started by Marcus Garvey
Advocate Black Unity
Black Independence from white society
Video – Black Nationalism

3. Black Power Nation of Islam (1930)
Black Muslims who preach Black Nationalism, pride, and superiority
Members included Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm X, and Muhammad Ali

4. Black Power Elijah Muhammad (1933) “Messenger of Allah”
Takes over Nation of Islam
Wants to teach blacks to live life of righteousness

5. Black Power Malcolm X (1952-1965) Rejects integration with whites
Advocates black nationalism
Video – Malcolm’s Name and History of Negroes

6. 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

8. 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

9. Black Power Black Power Movement (1966) Started by Stokely Carmichael
blacks seek power through solidarity, independence, and violence if necessary
Video

10. 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

11. 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