Changing Times: America in Conflict Roots of Rebellion Materialism Racial inequality Social conformity/permissiveness The “New Left” Rock ‘n’ Roll
Changing Times: America in Conflict Black Power Nation of Islam Watts & the race riots Radicalized leadership MLK Assassination 1968 Olympics
Malcolm X
Watts Riots
Black Panthers – Bobby Seale & Huey Newton
MLK Assassination – Memphis, TN April 4, 1968
1968 Olympics – Mexico City
Changing Times: America in Conflict The counterculture hits campuses and cities VIETNAM! Campus rebellion – Berkeley & beyond SDS Hippies
Univ. of California at Berkeley, 1964 Free Speech Movement
Univ. of California at Berkeley, 1964 Free Speech Movement
Columbia University students occupy Hamilton Hall (Admin building) -- 1968
Mark Rudd - SDS Leader SDS Pamphlets, 1968
Changing Times: America in Conflict Liberation Movements Chicano (Mexican-American) Native Americans Women’s Lib. Gay Rights
Betty Friedan
Stonewall Inn