The Black Power Movement: Redefining the Struggle for Racial Justice
Words: 1174 1089Introduction The Black Power Movement of the 1960s and 1970s represented a bold and transformative phase in the long struggle for African American liberation and equality. Emerging from the frustrations with the pace and limitations of the Civil Rights Movement, Black Power advocated for self-determination, cultural pride, economic empowerment, and political autonomy. Far from being a monolithic or purely militant movement, Black Power encompassed a wide range of ideologies, organizations, and cultural expressions that continue to influence American society today. […]
