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Black Power Movement
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Malcolm X dedicates himself to the Nation of Islam
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NOI expands to 100,000
The Nation's spokesperson, Malcolm X, travels the country on speaking tours. Malcolm X's message of self-defense and black nationalism reflects the anger of many blacks, drawing huge crowds. -
Malcolm X leaves Nation of Islam
Malcolm X is fed up with the lies of Elijah Muhhammed and felt betrayed so he leaves the nation of islam. -
Malcolm X assassination
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Carmicheal explains "Black Power" phrase
Carmicheal explained black power as “the ability of black people to politically get together and organize themselves so that they can speak from a position of strength rather than a position of weakness” -
Black Panther Party Founded
The Black Panther Party was formed for economic and political equality for all African AMericans