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Legacy of Black Power Leaders: Malcolm X and Stokely Carmichael

Explore the views of M.L.K. and Stokely Carmichael on black power, their similarities, differences, and the impact of their ideologies in African-American history. Dive into chapters covering pivotal eras like 1965-1980, 1980-2004, and The New Millennium, with focus on key figures, movements, and cultural shifts. Uncover the contrast between Martin Luther King Jr.'s nonviolent approach and Carmichael's advocacy for radical politics. Discover the life-changing journey of Malcolm X, his transformation, and tragic end. Engage with student presentations on contemporary African-American culture and the enduring legacies of these influential leaders.

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Legacy of Black Power Leaders: Malcolm X and Stokely Carmichael

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  1. Bell Ringer #1 – 4/12/10 Read “Witnessing History” on page 792. • How were M.L.K.’s and Stokely Carmichael's views of “black power” similar? • How were they different?

  2. What’s Ahead? • Chapter 22 (1965-1980) – Malcolm X, Integration, Muhammad Ali, MLK, Soul Music • Chapter 23 (1980-2004) – Black politicians, affirmative action, South African apartheid, reparations, HIV/AIDS • Chapter 24 (The New Millennium) – Success vs. Poverty, incarceration, Hip-hop, reggae, rap, Afro-centricity, religion • Student Presentations – African-American culture today

  3. Stokely Carmichael • SNCC leader who rejected King’s nonviolence and moderation. • He founded the Lowndes County (MS) Freedom Org (LCFO) as a black political party. It was the first to use the black panther symbol.

  4. Malcolm X • Born Malcolm Little in Nebraska, raised in Lansing, MI. • Home was burned by Klan terrorists and father was murdered by a white man. • Went to juvenile detention, quit school @ 8th grade, moved to Boston. Drugs & burglary led him to prison for 6.5 yrs. • Studied teachings of Elijah Muhammad of the Nation of Islam, renounced “slave name” of Little.

  5. Malcolm’s views • Said he was the voice of northern urban ghettos • Dismissed King’s message of redemption through brotherly love • “Revolutions are based on bloodshed” • http://www.history.com/videos/malcolm-x

  6. Life Change • In 1964 he broke from the Nation of Islam & founded the “Muslim Mosque” organization. • After a pilgrimage to Mecca (Saudi Arabia) he denied the N. of I. doctrine that all white people are evil and began lecturing on Civil Rights and cooperation. • Malcolm X was shockingly murdered by N of I assassins as he addressed an audience in Harlem.

  7. Homework • Read Ch 22, Sn 1 (pgs 793-802) • Answer questions & define key terms on page 793. • Due Wednesday

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