3.4 March against fear Flashcards
when was the march against fear?
1966
who lead the march on fear?
meredith
Who takes over after Meredith is shot?
MLK + Carmicheal
why were there issues between Carmicheal + MLK as leaders?
different views of CR approaches
what were the views of Carmicheal?
- ‘Black Power’
- Disapproves of MLK
- Member of SNCC
- Influneced by Malcom X
- Rejected white help, didn’t work with whites
what happened at the 1968 Olympics?
2 black athletes (Smith + Carlos) competed i the 200 + 400
they showed support for black power during award ceremenonies by doing the power salute during national anthem
what was the impact of the 1968 Olympics?
Banned from Atheletes village - sent home
Accused of bringing politics into sport
actions seen by millions - brought black power worldwide attention
What was the aims of the Black panther party?
gender equality, power to black people, improve lives, roles of race in US society, improving justice, welfare/ opportunity
what was the portrayal of Black Panther Party?
intimidating, symbol of strength amd self-identity
what were the motives of the black panther party?
death of black people, abuse from police
Who founded BPP? When?
1966, Seale + Newton
how many members did the BPP have?
2000
What were key features of the BPP?
- wore military uniform
- best known black power group
- targeted by FBI
what did the BPP introduce to try achieve aims?
10 point programme
what were the positive achievements of the BPP?
- set up medical clinics - free healthcare
- free shoes
- ran breakfast clubs
- black history lessons
- made people feel safer
