I was thinking about some topics I could approach for the Senior Capstone Project (Malcolm X’s movements, separatist/nationalist extremist Louis Farrakhan, the BAM and BPM as a whole, iconography and pop culture in modern times of the Black Panther Movement, and even “The Theme Is Blackness). However, I think I’ve settled on utilizing “Dutchmen” as … Continue reading Capstone Project
Extreme nationalist/separatist Louis Farrakhan
I found separatism to be the most interesting aspect among nationalism and pluralism in the Black Power Movement. Black separatism is a political movement that focuses on economic and cultural development through the physical separation of other races (primarily whites) from the blacks. Black separatism is a subcategory of black nationalism that also advocates for … Continue reading Extreme nationalist/separatist Louis Farrakhan
Africana Critical Theory
Africana Critical Theory applies to black radicalism by bringing a philosophical approach to the culture, and especially literature, that would confront the social, historical, and ideological forces and structures that produce and constrain it. The Black Panthers were part of the Black Radicalist movement that utilized a grassroots network of individuals to advocate for progress, … Continue reading Africana Critical Theory
Calling for Law and Order
Just to recap, the Black Panther Party was founded by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale to combat police brutality with the main goal being self-defense. The armed party emphasized the militaristic possession of weapons-not to initiate violence but to combat it. They created a ten point plan to achieve this goal by requesting wants … Continue reading Calling for Law and Order
Anything, Anything
Hi, I'm Taylor and I'm double-majoring in English writing and literature. This week, we're learning about the visuals and performativity of the Black Panthers in the Black Arts Movement and Black Power Movement. Let's talk about the party itself. Huey Newton was one of the leaders of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. Their uniforms … Continue reading Anything, Anything
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