HIUS 1501 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Maulana Karenga, March Against Fear, Stokely Carmichael
27 Aug 2016
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James meredith initiated to encourage blacks to register and vote -- areas 70% black. Started with four supporters, but shot on 2nd day. All groups came in & became huge protest: sclc, Jackson 3 wks later; had registered 4,000 people. African americans in northern, western urban centers largely descended from those who participated in the first wave of the great migration, or were themselves part of the second wave. Common denominator: escape from racism and oppression and find greater opportunity. Movement switches focus to political and community empowerment in urban centers since mid 60s were home to more and more african americans. Black population in a number of cities now approaching 50%, placing political power within reach. Black voters were registering and voting, but did not see the reward for their support. Little voice in city/county/state decision making process. Name changes, kwanzaa, natural hair, identification with africa, swahili. 1 week -- dec 26th to january 1st.
