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113. How the Black Power Movement Has Carried into the Present Day
Feb 27, 2024
Delve into the Black Power Movement from the Black Panthers to present day, debunking myths and exploring their impact. Unpack Affirmative Action, War on Drugs, Rodney King incident, personal responsibility in black movements, Obama to BLM era, and reflections on the modern anti-racism movement.
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- The Black Panthers and Black Power movement emphasized self-reliance and community empowerment, shaping modern anti-racism efforts.
- Influential events like the Million Man March and leaders like Malcolm X have driven racial justice discourse.
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History of Black Americans from the 60s to Present Day
The podcast episode delves into the essential movements, events, and milestones for Black Americans in the last 70 years, starting from the 60s to present day. It discusses the Black Power Movement and the Black Panther Party, highlighting their opposition to the mainstream civil rights movement and their emphasis on self-reliance, racial pride, and community empowerment. The episode also covers significant historical events like the Million Man March, Barack Obama's presidency, and the emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement following instances of police brutality in the 2010s.
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