Malcolm X and Black Power Flashcards
When was the Black Power movement
1960s to 1970s
MLK was
critical of black power 1967 but did add social points to speeches
Why did people turn to black power
dissatisfied with non-violent leadership of MLK and Civil Rights Movement
When was the Black Panther party founded
1966
What did the Black Panther party aim to achieve
challenged police violence with militant demonstrations
what did Malcolm X do post 1964
left the NOI and promoted integration
what happened at the Mexico olympics
two black athletes demonstrated the black power symbol
saw increase in
membership of groups like black panthers
limitations of the movement
-police suppression
- branded communist
- broke up by mid 1970s
- lost white/moderate support
- not political but never aimed to be
positives of the movement
- afro and fashion
- courses on black culture in schools
- local success at communities and groups to promote rights and economic activities
what happened in 1972
national Black Political Convention to urge reform
what did the movement gain publicity for
social grievances as opposed to politics
what activist does Malcolm X compare to
Garvey
