Importance of Organizations in the Development of Civil Rights

These flashcards summarize key organizations and concepts related to the civil rights movement in the United States.

NAACP

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, founded in 1909, aimed at achieving civil rights for African Americans.

CORE

Congress of Racial Equality, founded in 1942, focused on non-violent protest to challenge segregation and promote equality.

SCLC

Southern Christian Leadership Conference, led by Martin Luther King Jr., emphasized nonviolent campaigns and mass demonstrations.

UNIA

Universal Negro Improvement Association, founded by Marcus Garvey to promote black nationalism and economic independence.

Nation of Islam

A religious movement founded by Wallace Ford Muhammad, focusing on black nationalism and spiritual goals.

Black Power

A slogan used to promote pride and unity among African Americans, advocating for self-reliance and radical political change.

Black Panther Movement

Founded by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale in the mid-1960s, aimed at protecting black communities and fighting against police brutality.

Freedom Rides

A form of non-violent protest initiated by CORE in 1947 to challenge segregation in interstate bus travel.

Civil Rights Acts of 1964/1965

Legislation addressing discrimination and promoting voting rights, seen as triumphs of mass demonstrations.

Stokely Carmichael

Chairman of SNCC who popularized the phrase 'Black Power' and pushed for more radical goals within the movement.