Question

Explain the difference between civil right movement and black power movement in the usa

Answer 1

The Black Power Movement was an anti-racist movement launched in Africa.
Differences:
(i) The Black Power Movement emerged in 1966 and lasted till 1975. Whereas Civil Rights Movement emerged in 1954 and lasted till 1968.
(ii) The Civil Rights Movement was a non-violent movement. Whereas the Black Power Movement was a militant anti-racist movement, advocating even violence if necessary to end racism in the US.

Answer 2

Civil rights movement:

• started by Martin Luther King Jr.

• set of events and reform movements for abolishing racial discrimination

• non-violent movement

• 1954-1968

Black Power:

• started by the African Americans

• only one event or reform movement

• it was a violent movement

• 1966-1975

✓ A common feature is that both aim against racism!