Black Power Movement Flashcards
how did the sense of black independence begin?
The sense of self resilience rooted in black communities which set up own businesses services and media which they used rather than white alternatives
what was the more aggressive movement known as?
Black power
what did the small number of black Americans claim about the US Society?
they claim that it was a wicked society and said that black American lives would only improve if they separated from white
what did Malcolm X do?
Malcolm X converted Islam while in jail (nation of Islam)
Who is Malcolm X?
A powerful public speaker who attacked whites
why did black people decide to embrace African heritage?
Black power leaders encouraged black Americans to take pride in African origins
What did the nation of Islam reject?
they rejected westernised surnames and used African names instead. for example, Malcolm X rejected his surname ‘little’ and used an X to represent his lost heritage.
what did the phrase black is beautiful change in society?
Black American started to emphasise their difference. some wore African style design clothes, others grew hair into Afros
how did Malcolm X increase black attacks on police?
he refused to condemn attacks and riots on police and insisted black Americans had rights to improve their lives by any means necessary.
what did the Black Panther party do?
they purchased guns and parlimilitary uniform for members and organised armed patrols of black districts to discourage police intervation.
widespread publicity one as media reports inevitably…
included the discussion of claims that were being made
