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    Black Power

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    5 pages in length. Black Power was a movement in the mid 1960's that sought to afford Blacks to opportunity to "define the world in their own terms" (Hiltz et al, 1998). Often misconstrued as a movement against Whites rather than for Black progress, Black Power was disseminated throughout the population by way of outspoken individuals and organizations via literature, popular culture and aggressive behavior. This precedence-setting movement was appealing to young urban youths because it empowered them with a sense of self that had not heretofore existed in the Black population; historically having to bow to White mandate, this was a time for Blacks of all ages to stand up for what they believed was right for their race. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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    than for Black progress, Black Power was disseminated throughout the population by way of outspoken individuals and organizations via literature, popular culture and aggressive behavior. This precedence-setting movement was  appealing to young urban youths because it empowered them with a sense of self that had not heretofore existed in the Black population; historically having to bow to White mandate,  this was a time for Blacks of all ages to stand up for what they believed was right for their race. One of  Black Powers most influential figures was Malcolm X, an outspoken voice of racist attitudes whose style was peaceful yet at the same time aggressive, a dichotomy that forever drew comparisons  between his approach and another well-known activist, Martin Luther King. Tales told of Malcolms calm and dignified protests that gently yet firmly got the point across; however, when peaceful  attempts did not bring the desired action he wanted, he and his followers would resort to a more militant course of action to attain the integration of blacks into the  white society. Indeed, it was a combination of this courage and uniqueness that established Malcolm such a strong following; yet, it was also the same determination that caused such  alarm in those who feared him. "[Malcolm X] stung our consciences and awakened our minds. Where we were stumbling, Malcolm picked us up. Where we were confused,  Malcolm illuminated. Where we were timid, Malcolm emboldened. Malcolm was the Messengers Messenger, but he was our prophet, our crusader, our heretic, our big brother. If they  insulted us, he sprung to our defense. If they lied, he exposed. If they slandered, he ridiculed. And if they injured, he threatened" (Strickland, 1994, p. PG). 

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