The Black Power Movement and Civil Rights in the 1960s

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the Black Power movement and civil rights activism in the 1960s.

Black Power Movement

A political and social movement that emerged in the 1960s, advocating for black empowerment and civil rights.

SNCC

Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, an important organization in the civil rights movement, advocating for nonviolent protests.

Stokely Carmichael

Leader of SNCC who popularized the term 'Black Power' and called for more radical approaches to civil rights.

Lowndes County Freedom Organization

An organization established by SNCC that symbolized black militancy and empowerment.

'Vote for Panther, then go home'

A slogan used by the Lowndes County Freedom Organization to encourage black voting and community involvement.

James Meredith

Civil rights activist who led the 'March Against Fear' in Mississippi in 1966, where he was shot.

Black Panthers

A radical organization founded in 1966 to work for the rights of black communities, known for initiatives like free breakfast programs for schoolchildren.

10-Point Program

A set of guidelines by the Black Panthers that included demands for black history courses in universities.

1964 Riots

A series of riots in cities like New York and Chicago, triggered by police brutality and poor living conditions.

Media Coverage of Riots

Changing public perception that shifted from viewing peaceful protests to focusing on violence and chaos associated with riots.

Northern Crusade

A campaign led by Martin Luther King Jr. in the North aimed at improving living conditions in black ghettos.

Poor People's Campaign

A planned march led by Martin Luther King Jr. focusing on poverty and socioeconomic rights, scheduled for Washington.

Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

The killing of the civil rights leader on April 4, 1968, which had a profound impact on the civil rights movement.