Stokey Carmichael and the black power movement Flashcards
1
Q
From where did the black power movement arise?
A
the anger and frustration expressed by young black Americans because of poverty and high unemployment.
2
Q
What happened in 1966
A
Stokey Carmichael became the chair of the SNCC.
3
Q
What did he want for blacks?
A
To have pride in their heritage, coined the slogan “black is beautiful.”
4
Q
What did he join in 1968
A
The black panthers, a party formed by Seale and Newton in 1966
who wore uniforms and were prepared to achieve their aim of a socialist society.
5
Q
What happened in 1968?
A
The 1968 Mexico Olympics
> Olympians who were members of the black panthers received their medals wearing a black glove and did the black panther salute.
> gave international publicity to the movement
