Key Figures Flashcards
1
Q
When was Stokely Carmichael born an when did he die
A
1941-98
2
Q
Where was Stokely Carmichael born
A
Born in the west Indies
3
Q
What University did Stokely Carmichael attend
A
He attended Howard University
4
Q
What did Stokely Carmichael do In 1961
A
He participated in CORE’s Freedom Rides in 1961
5
Q
Who did Stokely work for in 1964
A
In 1964 he worked for the SNCC in Mississippi
6
Q
When did Stokely become SNCC’s leader
A
He became the SNCC’s leader in 1966
7
Q
How did Stokely gain national fame
A
With a speech advocating Black Power on the Meredith March 1966
8
Q
Why did Stokely give up leadership of the SNCC
A
Some members grew tiered of his celebrity status
9
Q
Where did Stokely go in 1969
A
Left the United States to live in Africa with his African wife
