What caused the Black Power movement?

The black power movement has roots in the writings and followings of leaders such as W.E.B. Du Bois, Booker T. Washington (sort of), and especially Marcus Garvey, who stressed black economic self determination and unity among the black communities around the world. read more

The Black Power movement was a political movement that intended to achieve Black Power. During the civil rights movement in the 1960s and 1970s, black activists experimented with various forms of self-advocacy, ranging from political lobbying to armed struggle. read more

The Black Power movement was prominent in the late 1960s and early 1970s, emphasizing racial pride and the creation of black political and cultural institutions to nurture and promote black collective interests and advance black values. read more