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Who was Elijah Muhammad?
Leader of the Nation of Islam from 1934-1975, advocating for Black separatism and economic empowerment.
Who was Malcolm X?
Activist and minister who advocated for Black self-defense and later embraced global solidarity.
What was Malcolm X's early affiliation?
Initially a minister in the Nation of Islam.
What did Malcolm X advocate for after leaving the Nation of Islam?
Pan-Africanism and a global perspective on oppression.
What was Elijah Muhammad's focus?
Economic self-reliance, moral discipline, and racial separation.
How did Elijah Muhammad encourage followers to reclaim their identity?
By adopting Muslim surnames or using 'X' to reject slave names.
What was Malcolm X's view on nonviolence?
He criticized it, arguing for the right to self-defense against violence.
What was the main idea of Malcolm X's 'The Ballot or the Bullet'?
Black Americans must choose between political action or self-defense.
What did Malcolm X believe about Black people and their culture?
Black people needed to develop pride in their own culture and rely on themselves.
What was Elijah Muhammad's role in the Nation of Islam's economic initiatives?
He established NOI-owned businesses to create a self-sustaining community.
What was the Great Migration?
The mass movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North and West during the early to mid-20th century.
When was the Nation of Islam founded?
The Nation of Islam was founded in 1930.
When did Malcolm X leave the Nation of Islam?
Malcolm X left the Nation of Islam in 1964.
When was Malcolm X assassinated?
Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965.
When did Elijah Muhammad lead the Nation of Islam?
Elijah Muhammad led the Nation of Islam from 1934 to 1975.
What inspired the Black Power movement?
Decolonization movements in Africa and elsewhere inspired the Black Power movement.
What prompted the Black Power movement?
Disillusionment with the slow pace of the Civil Rights movement prompted the Black Power movement.
What did the Nation of Islam provide?
The Nation of Islam provided a sense of identity and empowerment in the face of systemic racism.
What did the Nation of Islam establish?
The Nation of Islam established NOI-owned businesses to create a self-sustaining community.
What did Malcolm X's ideas shape?
Malcolm X's ideas shaped groups like the Black Panther Party and SNCC.
What is Black Religious Nationalism?
The fusion of religious beliefs with Black Nationalist ideology to promote Black empowerment and self-determination.
What is Black Separatism?
The advocacy for the separation of Black people from white society, often involving the creation of independent Black communities or nations.
Define Self-Determination.
The right of a community or nation to freely determine its own political status and pursue its own economic, social, and cultural development.
What is Pan-Africanism?
The idea that people of African descent have common interests and should be unified.
Define Black Power.
A political movement emphasizing Black self-determination, racial pride, and the creation of Black political and cultural institutions.
What is meant by 'slave names'?
Surnames given to enslaved Africans by slaveholders, often rejected by Black Nationalists in favor of reclaiming African or Muslim names.
What is Self-Reliance?
The ability of a community or individual to depend on their own capabilities and resources to meet their needs.
Define 'The Ballot or the Bullet'.
A philosophy advocating for either political action or self-defense, popularized by Malcolm X.
What is meant by 'grassroots efforts'?
Community-based initiatives and organizing efforts that originate from the local level.
What is meant by 'consciousness-raising'?
The process of making people more aware of social and political issues, particularly those related to oppression and inequality.