Black Power!!!

Black Power in the 1970's

Black power is a political slogan, and a name for various associated ideologies. It is used in the movement amongst Black African descent throughout the world, though it is mainly referring to the movement in the United States. The movement is about racial pride, and equality mainly.

The leaders in the Black Power movement wanted to seperate themselves from Whites so that they could stand on their own, and not be beat down by "The Man" as they so put it. The movement started in the 50's and played out most of it's history in throughout the 50's and 60's ending sometime in the mid-70's. Most people know or remember Black Power as more of a self defense ideal. My focus will be set on how Black Power was used for Black rights in the 1970's. Mainly the uprising at Attica State prison and how important it was to the movement.