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Signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Rioting around the country, and the emergence of Malcolm X
This clip is 3 minutes long and discusses the signing of the Voter Rights Act of 1965, race riots throughout the country during the mid 1960s, the reasons for the emergence of alternatives to the mainstream Civil Rights movement, and Malcolm X.
Malcolm X
This is a famous quote of Malcolm X, which shows his belief of the necessity of preparation to seize freedom by any means necessary. He converted to the Nation of Islam faith and promoted black pride and separatism from white society. He later became the Black Muslims' chief spokesperson. He was murdered in early 1965 by members of the Nation of Islam who believed that he had betrayed their cause by breaking with the Black Muslims and becoming more sympathetic to White people willing to help out Blacks achieve equality and beginning to associate with mainstream Civil Rights figures like Martin Luther King Jr. He is remembered as being an educated, articulate man that was a symbol of black defiance and self-respect.
Malcolm X Biography
The Black Panthers and Black Power
This 3:30 clip covers the death of Malcolm X, the emergence of Stokley Carmichael and Black Power, and the formation of the Black Panthers.
The Black Panthers formed in California in 1966 and quickly spread around the country. They dedicated themselves to helping improve situations in ghettos around the country, but got more media attention for their appearance and willingness to arm themselves and respond with force if confronted by the authorities. Male panthers dressed up in commando gear and carried weapons. Their platform attracted many young African Americans that were sick of police brutality and the poor conditions that existed in many inner cities around the country. They also made many White Americans cringe in fear of radical African Americans.
Black Panthers clearly explained
Relating the Black Panthers to Today
MLK Jr's Assassination
This 4:40 clip covers MLK Jr's prophetic speech the day before his death, the assasination itself, the riots that occurred around the country afterwards, and the capture of his killer... James Earl Ray
The Detroit Riots
During the long, hot summer of 1967, the city of Detroit erupted in one of the deadliest and costliest riots in the history of
the United States. Reportedly sparked by a police raid on an unlicensed bar on July 23rd, the riots lasted four terrifying days and nights, left 43 people dead, hundreds injured, thousands arrested, thousands of businesses and buildings looted or destroyed, and Detroit’s reputation ruined.
The reasons behind the riot are far more complex — socially, economically, racially — than a mere raid on an unlicensed bar. While Detroit in the mid-Sixties had a larger black middle class than most American cities its size — thanks in large part to strong unions, high employment and the thriving, all-powerful auto industry — it wasn't a model of racial harmony. People in positions of power in the city (government officials, police officers, etc...) tended to be disproportionately white and frequently treated black citizens differently than whites. Incident after incident (reported on TV and in Newspapers) caused tension within a large portion of the black community to simmer.... with the police raid on July 23rd being the event that finally led to the rioting.
The 1967 Riots were remarkable not only for how long it lasted, but for the force that the city, state and federal authorities used in an effort to restore order to a city in chaos. After it became apparent that the Detroit Police couldn't get the situation under control by itself, Governor George Romney sent in thousands of National Guard troops. When that wasn't enough, President Lyndon Johnson ordered the U.S. Army into the city to finally restore order.
Below are some pictures, videos, and links to articles that describe what occurred during the riots.
the United States. Reportedly sparked by a police raid on an unlicensed bar on July 23rd, the riots lasted four terrifying days and nights, left 43 people dead, hundreds injured, thousands arrested, thousands of businesses and buildings looted or destroyed, and Detroit’s reputation ruined.
The reasons behind the riot are far more complex — socially, economically, racially — than a mere raid on an unlicensed bar. While Detroit in the mid-Sixties had a larger black middle class than most American cities its size — thanks in large part to strong unions, high employment and the thriving, all-powerful auto industry — it wasn't a model of racial harmony. People in positions of power in the city (government officials, police officers, etc...) tended to be disproportionately white and frequently treated black citizens differently than whites. Incident after incident (reported on TV and in Newspapers) caused tension within a large portion of the black community to simmer.... with the police raid on July 23rd being the event that finally led to the rioting.
The 1967 Riots were remarkable not only for how long it lasted, but for the force that the city, state and federal authorities used in an effort to restore order to a city in chaos. After it became apparent that the Detroit Police couldn't get the situation under control by itself, Governor George Romney sent in thousands of National Guard troops. When that wasn't enough, President Lyndon Johnson ordered the U.S. Army into the city to finally restore order.
Below are some pictures, videos, and links to articles that describe what occurred during the riots.
This 4 minute video summarizes what led to the Detroit Riots, footage of the Riots themselves, and the aftermath of the riots... all accompanied to a song ("Black Day in July" by Gordon Lightfoot) that has lyrics which directly focus on the incident.
This 3 minute 20 second segment discusses covers the 50th anniversary of the start of the Detroit Riots. It shows footage of Detroit during the riots and shows how some modern day areas in Detroit have finally began to be rebuilt.
SEVERAL OTHER LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES HAD RACE RIOTS DURING 1967 or 1968. SOME EXAMPLES INCLUDE LOS ANGELES, CHICAGO, CLEVELAND, ATLANTA, AND NEWARK
Population of Detroit (by #s) from 1900 - 2000
Questions From Class That Accompanied the Line Graph
1. In what decade did Detroit’s total population first exceed one million?
2. Using prior knowledge, why would Detroit’s foreign born population likely be highest in the 1920s?
3. What do you think contributed to the foreign born population steadily decreasing over the course of the next 60 years?
4. In what decade was Detroit’s total population the highest?
5. Using prior knowledge, identify one reason why Detroit’s population BEGAN to decline.
6. In what decade did Detroit’s Black population begin to exceed Detroit’s White population?
7. What happened to the Black population in Detroit between 1980 and 1990?
8. What was the difference (approximately) between Detroit’s White and Black populations in 1990?
9. Beginning in the mid 1980s, you will notice a slight increase in the foreign born population living in Detroit. Identify one area of the world that you think these people are coming from.
10. Using your prior knowledge and notes from yesterday, which term most accurately describes the “White Flight” from Detroit over the 2nd half of the 20th Century?
a. De Jure Segregation b. De Facto Segregation
c. Affirmative Action d. Reverse Discrimination
1. In what decade did Detroit’s total population first exceed one million?
2. Using prior knowledge, why would Detroit’s foreign born population likely be highest in the 1920s?
3. What do you think contributed to the foreign born population steadily decreasing over the course of the next 60 years?
4. In what decade was Detroit’s total population the highest?
5. Using prior knowledge, identify one reason why Detroit’s population BEGAN to decline.
6. In what decade did Detroit’s Black population begin to exceed Detroit’s White population?
7. What happened to the Black population in Detroit between 1980 and 1990?
8. What was the difference (approximately) between Detroit’s White and Black populations in 1990?
9. Beginning in the mid 1980s, you will notice a slight increase in the foreign born population living in Detroit. Identify one area of the world that you think these people are coming from.
10. Using your prior knowledge and notes from yesterday, which term most accurately describes the “White Flight” from Detroit over the 2nd half of the 20th Century?
a. De Jure Segregation b. De Facto Segregation
c. Affirmative Action d. Reverse Discrimination
De Facto Segregation in Schools Today
Affirmative Action - Is it still needed?
This 8 minute segment does a great job debating both sides