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malcom x was identified as african-american. his goal was for black power, black self-defense, and encourage racial pride.

what groups organized- the organization of afro-american unity (OAAU)

malcom x was a turning a point during the civil right movement because he led the civil right movement faster.

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Watts riots/ Kenner commission August 1965

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Watts riots/ Kenner commission August 1965

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Watts riots
Started because Marquette Frye was suspected to be driving drink by a white California highway patrol office

Results- 34 people died and many were wounded more than 40 million worth of property destroyed. Hundred of buildings and whole city blocks were burned to ground.

Improvement- While the revolt inspired the federal government to implement programs to address unemployment, education, healthcare, and housing under Lyndon B.

Groups involved: NAACP, ACLU, UCRC

Kerner commission- investigate the causes of urban riots in the United States during the summer of 1967, and to provide recommendations to the government for the future.

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black power movement in north- stokely carmichel 1966

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black power movement in north- stokely carmichel 1966

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purpose: argued that black Americans should focus on creating economic, social and political power of their own, rather than seek integration into white- dominated society.

groups organized: SNCC, the black panther party, the US organization, the republic of new africa.

response: they were seen as violent, they became targets of the FBI's

turning point: influenced everything from popular culture to education to politics from different groups (chicanos, native americans, asian americans...)

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What Happened:
The Black Panthers were a militant political party that challenged police brutality. They grew to about 2,000 members. They patrolled certain cities to challenge police brutality.

What Groups Organized:
They tried to get more African Americans into political office but were unsuccessful.
Response of (whites, gov, media, etc):
The FBI successfully weakened the group, but it was also weakened by internal violence. The media portrayed them as a gang.

Why it is a turning point for the CRM:
This group confronted politicians and police. They also provided free breakfasts for African American children before school (schools at this time did not provide free breakfast).

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King's Assassination and Response (1968)

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King's Assassination and Response (1968)

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What Happened:
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated while standing on the balcony of his hotel.

What Groups Organized:
An escaped prisoner, James Earl Ray had killed Dr. King.

Response:
As a result of his death, there were riots across the United States, pressing President Johnson to enact more Civil Rights laws.

Why it is a turning point to the CRM:
The assassination led to anger and rioting that pushed more legislative action regarding Civil Rights into law, including the equal housing bill.