black power

How was Black Power described in terms of its goals and focus?

Black Power was amorphous, encompassing black capitalism, liberation, and black separatism.

What request did the Black Panthers make regarding military service?

The Black Panthers requested the exemption of Blacks from military service.

What community services did the Black Panthers provide in various cities?

The Black Panthers established ghetto clinics in Oakland, New York, Boston, and Chicago to promote health, welfare, and legal rights.

How did the rise of second

wave feminism impact perceptions of Black Power leaders like Louis Farrakhan and Stokely Carmichael?

What were the Long Hot Summers, and what did they involve?

A series of race riots from 1964 to 1968, including the Watts riots in Los Angeles, resulting in 34 deaths, up to 1000 injuries, and $40 million in damage.

When and where was the Black Panther Party for Self Defense established, and who founded it?

The Black Panther Party for Self Defense was established in Oakland, California, in 1966 by Huey Newton.

What was a key demand made by the Black Panthers related to slavery?

The Black Panthers demanded compensation for slavery to Black Americans.

How many race riots occurred after the Watts riots?

238 race riots followed suit.

Which figures or ideologies influenced the Black Panther Party’s development?

The Black Panthers were inspired by Che Guevara and Mao Zedong.

What was the Black Panther Party's stance on the incarceration of Black Americans?

The Black Panthers demanded freedom for incarcerated Black Americans, stating they should only be jailed after a trial by a Black jury.

What issue did MLK Jr. bring attention to during the 1960s?

MLK Jr. drew attention to the conditions in urban ghettos.

Why was there reduced public sympathy for the poor during the Black Power movement?

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What were some weaknesses of the Black Power movement compared to earlier civil rights efforts?

The Black Power movement lacked centralized organizations and significant fundraising, which led to alienation from white liberals and reduced funding.

What initiative did CORE take to support communities in ghettos?

CORE established freedom houses in ghettos.

What challenges did the Black Power movement face internally?

The Black Power movement faced poor organization and varying ideologies.

What change did Stokely Carmichael bring to the SNCC, and what did they advocate for?

After adopting Stokely Carmichael, the SNCC joined the Black Panthers and advocated for armed self defense.

How did the Nixon administration respond to the Black Panthers?

The Nixon administration saw the Black Panthers as domestic terrorists and used the FBI to dismantle and destroy the organization.

What was the goal of the NUL, and how did the Nixon administration support it?

The NUL aimed to give African Americans economic independence and received $28 million from the Nixon administration.

What was a key event in the automotive industry influenced by Black Power in 1968 to 1969?

Workers unionized across the automotive industry, reflecting the influence of Black Power.

What controversy surrounded the Wilmington Ten trial?

The FBI bribed jurors to impose harsher sentences, including using Ku Klux Klan members.

How did older civil rights activists view the Black Power movement?

Many older civil rights activists felt that Black Power was too aggressive and uncompromising.

How was Black Power described in terms of its goals and focus?

Black Power was amorphous, encompassing black capitalism, liberation, and black separatism.

What request did the Black Panthers make regarding military service?

The Black Panthers requested the exemption of Blacks from military service.

What community services did the Black Panthers provide in various cities?

The Black Panthers established ghetto clinics in Oakland, New York, Boston, and Chicago to promote health, welfare, and legal rights.

How did the rise of second wave feminism impact perceptions of Black Power leaders like Louis Farrakhan and Stokely Carmichael?

The rise of second wave feminism exposed the sexism of Black male power advocates, alienating many white liberal women and Black women, both of whom composed major parts of the movement.