CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

Civil Rights Movement



Difference between Black Power and the Non-violent Strategy

Black Power and the nonviolent strategy had little in common. Black Power advocates often used revolutionary rhetoric and violence to rouse the masses (Joseph 2006). The retaliation was promoted as necessary to ensure targets are hostile to a new level of respect for blacks. Black studies programs and teaching of African languages are a crucial part of strengthening the identity of black pride.

The philosophy of nonviolence was based largely on religion and common sense. To be successful non-violent protest does not require only the support of the majority ...