Depth study: African Americans in the Black Power movement(gains)1930-60's

Question 1

culture

Answer 1

greater self interest in AA culture, courses for AA culture taught in school

Question 2

aesthetics

Answer 2

‘black is powerful’ linked to Afro hairstyles and a move from white beauty standards

Question 3

publicity

Answer 3

greater publicity for social grievances. in 1968 at the Mexico city Olympics 2 AA athletes gave the black power salute of a raised fist

Question 4

communities

Answer 4

local communities promoted AA rights and economic activity in 1972 a national Black Political convention held to urge reform