civil rights 2.3: malcolm x and black power Flashcards
how did malcolm x’s father die
murdered by white supremicists
where did malcolm x convert to islam
prison
which religious group did malcolm x join
nation of islam
what did the nation of islam believe
seperation
black people could only be free in an environment without white people
why did malcolm x criticise mlks beliefs of non-violence
- believed it was unnatural to allow your enemy to abuse you without fighting back
- self defence was legal
- believed integrated society would lead to new forms of slavery for black people
when and why did malcolm x leave the nation of islam
in march 1964
he found their progress to be too slow
where did malcolm x take a pilgrimage to
mecca
how did his pilgrimage to mecca change malcolm x’s beliefs
rejected beliefs about separationism as he saw white and black people working together during his pilgrimage
more willing to work with other civil rights campaigners
when was malcolm x assassinated
feb 1965 by three assassins who were associated with the nation of islam
who was the leader of the nation of islam
elijah mohammad
what issues did the black power movement focus on
- pride in black heritage and culture
- community control
- self-defense
when did black power movement befin to emerge
1966
who was seen as a spokesperson for black power
stokely carmichael
how did stokely carmichael change the sncc
expelled white members in 1966
what happened at the1968 mexico olympics
two runners staged a plack power salute
met with booing
