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How was he involved in the movement? A supporter of Martin Luther King Member of SNCC (Student non-violent coordinating committee) Organiser of peaceful Non-violent protests Became disillusioned At the lack of change!
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His new attitude! A slogan chosen to give Black people an identity and aim. Used mostly with people promoting more forceful types of action!
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Why choose Black Power? No results from Peaceful protesting Civil Rights Act Poorly enforced Dire housing for Blacks High unemployment for Blacks More Black identity Own schools and Communities! Also their own political party Strong influence Of Black Muslim groups Rejection of white Values emphasis on Black pride! Strong leaders Malcolm X Stokely Carmichael
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What was ‘Black Power’? New slogan = new idea in Civil Rights Movement Aims –Black Americans should not rely on White people to ‘give’ Civil Rights. Black Americans should build their own schools, communities, businesses without interference from Whites –Black Americans should be prepared to defend themselves and fight back, using violence if necessary –Black Americans should develop a pride in their own separate identity and culture as Black people first, and American second. Black Power movement similar to ideas of who earlier in the century?
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Why is he important? Stokely Carmichael shows how the movement split and changed!
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Effects SNCC name changed to the Student national coordinating committee – No longer non-violent! Black separatism became popular – to prove this Stokely Carmicheal changed his name to Kwame Ture. Violent protests occurred more. Stronger identity of Blacks believing in themselves being successful without white help.
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Kwame Ture Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson gave a speech celebrating Ture's life, stating: "He was one of our generation who was determined to give his life to transforming America and Africa. He was committed to ending racial apartheid in our country. He helped to bring those walls down". He died in 1998 from cancer.
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Source A was written by a protest marcher in 1966. During a protest march in Mississippi we first heard the phrase ‘Black Power’. It was immediately supported by young Black Americans who were tired of waiting on the changes in the law. They wanted a better life now. Question Why did young Black Americans support the slogan ‘Black Power’?
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Tasks Answer the other source question in the textbook. (only short) Plan the essay question with your ideas as bullet points. (5 explained points) Do it on the computer. Print it off and hand it to me! Thank you!
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