Concrete Demands: The Search For Black Power In The 20Th Century (American Social And Political Movements Of The Twentieth Cen)

The Black Power Movement took place between the 1950s and 1970s, and was a response to the racial exploitation and oppression felt by African Americans. Believing that Martin Luther King Jr.'s non-violent approach didn't go far enough toward achieving racial equality, activists advocated a more active, radical approach, emphasizing racial pride and the creation of black political and cultural institutions to nurture and promote black collective interests. The Black Power Movementprovides a short, accessible overview of this important social and political movement, accessing the most current scholarship to highlight key events and key figures, the movement's strengths and weaknesses, and how it intersected with other social and political movements of the time, as well as its lasting effect on the country. It is perfect for anyone wanting to obtain an introduction to the Black Power Movement of the twentieth century.

• | Author: Rhonda Y. Williams
• | Publisher: Routledge
• | Publication Date: Dec 17, 2014
• | Number of Pages: 314 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 0415801427
• | ISBN-13: 9780415801423