Asked by Drashti Vashishtha on Sep 28, 2024

The phrase "Black Power" emerged in the March against Fear from Memphis to Jackson which was initially begun by

A) Martin Luther King,Jr.
B) Stokely Carmichael.
C) James Meredith.
D) Floyd McKissick.

Black Power

A political slogan and a name for various associated ideologies aimed at achieving self-determination for people of African descent, popularized in the 1960s.

March Against Fear

A notable civil rights march in 1966 to challenge racial segregation and encourage African American voter registration in the U.S. South.

Memphis to Jackson

Refers to a geographical route or area spanning from Memphis, Tennessee, to Jackson, Mississippi, often mentioned in historical or travel contexts.

  • Trace the origins and significance of the phrase "Black Power."