Malcom X + Black Power Flashcards
Where did Malcom X get his radical beliefs
When he went to prison he joined the Nation of Islam
What was a belief that Malcom X had from the nation of Islam
Black nationalism - black and white people will never be equal as long as there in the same community, meaning Malcom X wanted black people to have their own state
Once Malcom X came out of prison what did he do with the NOI
Become minister and spokesman
Gained lots of support for the nation of islam
What was Malcom X’s beliefs and actions
Rejected non violence, criticised MLK, thought that white a,ericans would always view blacks as inferior
What happened when Malcom X left the NOI
They made speeches against him and threatened him
What was Malcoms changed views
He was more willing to consider integratiom and accept white help. He met up with SNCC and CORE.
What happened in result of him leaving NOI
He was assassinated by the NOI and 15,000 people attended his funeral
What was the reason for the support of the black Power movement
People disagreed with non violence direct action
Poor people supported it as this movement also focused on improving the living situation of poor black americans in ghettos
What did the black power encourage
People to be proud of their heretige and not recieve help from white people
What did Stocklely Carmichael create
He created the Lowndes County freedom organisation as a party to represent black Americans
Why was Stokely Carmichael significant
He created Lowndes County Freedom Organisation
Became leader of SNCC
What happened at the Mexico 1968 olympics
Tommie Smith and John Carlos did the black power salute on the podium of their 200m race.
This caused a massive reaction as people verbally abused them and thre objects at them .
They were then suspended from the US team
What was the significance of what happend at Mexico 1968
It inspired alot of black americans to join the black power movement
When did the black panthas get media attention
When they did a march to Sacramento with guns to protest the anti gun law
What were the black panthas main beliefs
Black people needed black officials and police to protect them
