1. Black Power
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2. Black Power Black Nationalism Video – Black Nationalism
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”
Leader of Nation of Islam

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Black Power Black Power Movement (1966)
Blacks seek power through solidarity, independence, and violence if necessary

9. Black Power Black Panther Party (1966)
Founded by Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton
Use violence, if necessary, to gain black equality and empowerment

10. 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