Question

What was the Black Power Movement (1966-75) in the USA?
A) People movement
B) Government movement
C) A more militant anti-racist movement
D) None of these

Answer 1

Hint: A social movement is a loosely structured effort by a large number of people to attain a specific goal, usually a social or political one. It is a sort of collective action in which individuals, organisations, or both are involved.

Complete answer:
The Black Power movement, which began in 1966 and lasted until 1975, was a more militant anti-racist movement that advocated, if necessary, action to eradicate racism in the United States. After the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, this movement accelerated. In it, Afro-American athletes Tommie Smiths and John Carlos of the United States won gold and bronze medals, respectively.

To symbolise Black poverty, they accepted their awards while wearing black socks and no shoes. They were attempting to call international attention to racial prejudice in the United States with this gesture.

Their action drew international attention to the civil rights movement in the United States. San Jose State University, where they were former students, recently honoured them by erecting a statue in their honour on campus.

The Black Arts Movement, which was started in part by Amiri Baraka, advocated for Black people's autonomy by encouraging them to publish their own journals, magazines, and other written works.

The Black Power Movement is a more militant anti-racist movement. Thus the correct answer is option ‘C’.

Note: The Black Power Movement, which began in the 1960s and emphasised racial pride and social equality through the establishment of black political and cultural organisations, was a movement among African Americans.