Posts Tagged ‘ Black Power ’

Malcolm X: Avatar of Black Power

May 19, 2010

While Kwame Ture (Stokely Carmichael) is largely credited and associated with popularizing the call for Black Power, Malcolm X is truly the foundational figure for who gave voice and representation to concept and practice of Black Power.  Building on the philosophy of Marcus Garvey and teaching of the Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm outlined contours of...
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America in the Age of Malcolm X

May 16, 2010
America in the Age of Malcolm X

The influence and impact of Malcolm X on the 1960s Freedom Struggle and America in general is beyond category and measure. Any lack appreciation of Malcolm X’s contribution to advancement of the Black Freedom Struggle and the radicalization of America is due in large measure to his powerful anti-establishment message and the instructiveness of...
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Malcolm X and the Radicalization of America

May 9, 2010
Malcolm X and the Radicalization of America

Here—at this final hour, in this quiet place—Harlem has come to bid farewell to one of its brightest hopes… Did you ever talk to Brother Malcolm? Did you ever touch him or have him smile at you? Did you ever really listen to him? Did he ever do a mean thing? Was he ever...
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Revaluating The Black Power Movement: From Mayor Richard G. Hatcher To President Barack Obama

March 1, 2010

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Remembering Tommie Smith and John Carlos

October 16, 2009

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