Malcolm X and Black Power in the later 1960s

Question 1

What did the Nation of Islam aim to do?

Answer 1

They provide African Americans with an alternative to the white man’s Christian religion and to increase black self-esteem.

Question 2

What did Malcolm X do? 1952-1964

Answer 2

He set up educational and social programmes aimed at black youths in ghetto, which connect young African Americans to their heritage

Question 3

Why was Malcolm X successful? 1952-1964

Answer 3

Malcolm was a realistic role model for ghetto African Americans who could relate to him, much more than King.

Question 4

What did the Black Panthers do? 1966

Name 3 points

Answer 4

Set up practical community action programmes

1) Served breakfasts to poor African America children
2) Established healthcare clinics
3) Provided childcare for working mothers

Question 5

What was Black Panthers’ aim? 1966

Answer 5

• To end police brutality

- Decent housing, education and full employment for African Americans

Question 6

What did the Black Power try to promote?

Answer 6

They wanted African Americans to develop a feeling of black pride and wanted to promote African forms of dress and appearance.