Quote by Stokely Carmichael

An organization which claims to be working for the needs of a community - as SNCC does - must work to provide that community with a position of strength from which to make its voice heard. This is the significance of black power beyond the slogan.

An organization which claims to be working for the needs of

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of providing marginalized communities, specifically the black community in this context, with the necessary tools and resources to assert their rights and make their voices heard. It suggests that simply advocating for change is not enough; an organization must empower the community it represents by helping them gain strength, both politically and socially. The quote emphasizes that black power goes beyond being a mere slogan, but rather it embodies the idea of enabling empowerment and agency within the black community.

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By Stokely Carmichael

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