Black Power and MLK in the North (1965-1975) Flashcards
Why did Malcolm X criticise MLK
He was taking too long, and was close to white people
What group did Malcom X join
Nation Of Islam / Black Muslims - he was an incredible speaker and helped increase the organisation to 100,000
Why is Malcom X seen as important
-He inspired others: e.g. Stokely Carmichael was a student who emerged during the black power movement who was similarly aggressive and confrontational when speaking
-He raised the self-esteem of black people, giving them the idea that they are worth the same as any other person
-He inspired the black power movement
When was Malcom X assassinated by the Nation of Islam
1965
What was the black power movement
encouraged black people to be proud of their culture and reject the help of white people, often using violent language
What did Tommie Smith and John Carlos do at the 1968 Mexico Olympics
Raise their hand in a black power salute
Who started the black panther party in 1966
Huey Newton and Bobby Seale
What did the Black Panthers do to ‘police the police’
Openly carry guns, have gun battles with the police, use tape recorders and microphones, carried legal documents and advice
What did the Black panthers do to help their communities
Breakfast clubs, medical clinics, taught black history
How did the FBI try and stop the black panther party
spread rumours, arrested members
how many members did the black panther party have, and in how many cities
2000 members in 25 different cities
In what part of LA were there riots in 1965
Watts
In how many US cities were there riots between 1964-1968
257
How many: deaths; injuries; and arrests did they cause in total
-220 deaths
-8000 injuries
-52,000 arrests
Why were there so many riots in Norther Cities
-poor conditions in Ghettos
-high unemployment rates
-poor schools
-police harassment and violence
