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What term did the speech made when released from jail use?
What term did the speech made when released from jail use?
Black Power.
What slogan did they promote and encourage African Americans to wear?
What slogan did they promote and encourage African Americans to wear?
Black is beautiful and encourage African Americans to wear African style clothing.
Carmichael was totally against racial integration.
Carmichael was totally against racial integration.
True (A)
Who encouraged the use of violence where necessary and for African Americans to carry guns?
Who encouraged the use of violence where necessary and for African Americans to carry guns?
Carmichael's ideas were similar to those of Malcolm X.
Carmichael's ideas were similar to those of Malcolm X.
What did Malcom X believe was needed to confront white racism?
What did Malcom X believe was needed to confront white racism?
Malcom X believed in integration between black and white Americans.
Malcom X believed in integration between black and white Americans.
What was the holy place called that Malcolm X visited?
What was the holy place called that Malcolm X visited?
What did the Black Power Movement lead to the growth of?
What did the Black Power Movement lead to the growth of?
Who was elected as the first black president of the USA?
Who was elected as the first black president of the USA?
Flashcards
Black Power Speech
Black Power Speech
Speech made after jail release, advocating unity, heritage recognition, community, and black-owned organizations.
"Black is Beautiful"
"Black is Beautiful"
Slogan promoting the beauty and pride of African Americans.
Carmichael's Ideas
Carmichael's Ideas
Ideas emphasizing violence against white racism, black separation, and self-determination.
Organisation of Afro-American Unity
Organisation of Afro-American Unity
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Black Power Movement victories
Black Power Movement victories
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Black Power Movement social impact
Black Power Movement social impact
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Barack Obama
Barack Obama
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Black Power Movement Success
Black Power Movement Success
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Study Notes
- After being released from jail, a speech was made using the term Black Power.
- African Americans were encouraged to unite and recognize their heritage.
- African Americans were encouraged to build a sense of community and togetherness.
- African Americans were encouraged to form and lead their own organizations.
- The slogan "black is beautiful" was promoted and African Americans were encouraged to wear African style clothing.
- A person was against racial integration, getting accused of promoting black nationalism and black racism.
- Additionally, the use of violence was encouraged where necessary and for African Americans to carry guns.
- Carmichael's ideas were similar to those of Malcom X., who was a powerful speaker.
- Violence was needed to confront white racism.
- Black separation and self-determination for blacks was supported.
- Blacks should regain their self-respect and take pride in their history.
- Integration between black and white Americans was not supported.
- Some leaders of the Nation of Islam became jealous of their success, resulting in being banned from the Nation of Islam.
- After visiting Mecca, Malcom X changed from his radical extremist views and began to accept integration between black and whites.
- The Organisation of Afro-American Unity was established.
- Malcom's legacy lies especially in raising the self‐confidence and self-esteem of African Americans and in encouraging them to stand up against white racism and to fight by any means necessary.
- Despite difficulties in fighting for equal rights, the Black Power Movement had some victories.
- Black mayors were elected in many cities, and programs to improve housing and other facilities were implemented.
- The Black Power Movement led to the growth of black businesses and entrepreneurship.
- Awareness about police brutality increased, and African Americans gained confidence and self-respect.
- A pre-school program was implemented in poor communities.
- A Black history department was started at universities.
- A sense of togetherness and ethnic identity developed among African Americans.
- Barack Obama was elected as the first black president of the USA.
- The Black Power Movement was highly successful in increasing the slow pace of change for African Americans.
- Without the radical approach in fighting for the rights of African Americans, freedom in some aspects of life would have taken longer.
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