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The Black Power Movement
Look at the following photos.
What did the Black Power Movement emphasize?
How do these photos of the Black Panther Party differ from photos you have seen of the Civil Rights Movement?
60’s and 70’s The Black Panther Party
The Black Panther started in Oakland in 1966
They were militant, and often had guns
They wanted black control of the black community, and did not seek integration with whites.
10 Point Program
The Panthers published a 10 point program calling for:
An end to police brutality
Freedom for African Americans
Housing and jobs for the black community
Malcolm X
Malcolm X was the most famous of the Black Power leaders of the 1960’s
He preached black power and separatism.
He did not agree with non-violence and integration
Malcolm Little
Malcolm X ‘s father was a preacher who believed in black separatism
As a young adult Malcolm went to prison for burglary
There he learned about the Nation of Islam
1964 -1965 El Hajj Malik el Shabazz
In 1964 Malcolm X left the Nation of Islam
and traveled in Saudi Arabia
He was assassinated in 1965 by several members of the Nation of Islam
Talk it out
Who do you think was the most effective or inspirational leader of the Civil Rights or Black Power Movement? Explain your reason.
Talk it out….
Who do you think were more courageous, the non violent protestors of the Civil Rights movement, or militant advocates of the Black Power Movement? Explain.
Talk it out
Which movement do you think was most effective in changing American society, the Civil Rights Movement or the Black Power Movement? Explain.
Talk it out…
What benefits and advantages do students in 2012 have compared with Melba and the Little Rock 9 in the 1950’s?