2.3 - Malcolm X And Black Power, 1963-70 Flashcards
When was Malcolm X born and where?
May 1935 at Malcolm Little
What was the Early life of Malcom X?
Father murdered, went to foster homes, imprisoned for burglary in 1946
What was the experience in prison for Malcom X?
While in prison, he Joined the Nation of Islam (NOI) and changed his name to Malcolm Little
What was Malcom X’s Early Political Career?
He became an NOI minister, then a spokesmans. By 1963 , the NOI had 30,000 members, which Malcolm was credited for
What was Malcom X’s political beliefs?
He rejected non-violent action and criticised civil leaders like MLK for working with white people for equality. He believed white Americans would always see black citizens as inferior
However, Malcolm left the NOI in 1964 and started the organisation “Muslim Mosque Inc” He then went on a pilgramage to Mecca and returned willing to accept white help
What on the 21st of Febuary 1965 with Malcolm X?
On 21 Febuary 1965, he was making a speech in New York . When he was shot by three NOI members. After his death, many people focused more on his early political beliefs on non-violent criticism
Why did the Black Power movement grow?
- The Black Power movement emerged in 1963 and disagreed on non-violent direct action.
- Encouraged black people to take pride in their heritage and culture and rejected help for white people.
- Argued against forced integration.
- Were inspired by Malcolm X and used militant Language and spoke about revolution
Why did the poor support the Black Power movement?
The Black Power movement recieved a vast amount of support from the poor because some talked about social revolution but as power. They focused on local issues and often achieved results
What is the significance of Stokely Carmichael?
Stonely Carmichael was an SNCC member who set up the Lowndes County Freedom Organisation as a party to represent black Americans. The party symbol was a panther, which became a symbol of black rights. In May 1966, Carmichael became the chairman of SNCC and he brought more black believers into SNCC and started more SNCC campaigns in the North
What was the March Against Fear June 1966? (JUST READ)
In Jure 1966, James Meredith ld the march against fear through Mississipi in a protest against violence. However, he was shot and the march was then led by Carmichael.
King demanded non-violent protest but carmichael’s more radical beliefs meant that both CORE and SNCC become less welcoming to white support
What happened in the Mexico 1968 Olympics?
At the Mexico Olympics of 1968, the Black Power symbol of a raised, clenched fist was used by American athletes, such as Tommie Smith and Jon Carbs.
They were them suspended by the team and condemned by politicians across the USA. However, they inspired young black people to support or gain the Black Power movement
When were the Black Panthers founded?
October 1966 in California by Bobby Seale and
Newton
What were the beliefs of the Black Panthers?
They said black people needed black officials and police but were willing to accept white support
What were some examples of activity for the Black Panthers?
Have done multiple things although they have controlled the traffic around schools with no pedestrian crossings and various kinds of aid for ghetto communities
What were some successes of the Black Panthers?
Improved at a local level the living conditions in ghetto communities especially their health clinics and breakfast clubs
