3.4 Malcolm X 1966-74 Flashcards
Why black power movement emerged in 60s
Progress was painfully slow
People felt MLK’s methods were humiliating
Black people had worse jobs and pay
Nation of Islam
NOI felt black people were cut off from culture and heritage
What did NOI demand
Black people be given a separate nation away from whites
Who was the most famous member of NOI
Muhammad Ali, he brought media coverage to the NOI
Malcolm X
He was a gifted public speaker
What groups did the NOI appeal to
young black people who are frustrated with discrimination and racism
Why did Malcolm X leave NOI
On his pilgrimage to Mecca, he saw many Muslims of different races, and it made him question the NOI
What happened after he was assassinated
he became an inspiration to black peopel
Why was Malcolm X significant
Helped set up education and social programmes for black people in ghettos
encouraged black people to reconnect with heritage
What did Malcolm X do after leaving the NOI
he set up the Afro-American unity
