Question

The other force is one of bitterness and hatred, and it comes perilously close to advocating violence. It is expressed in the various black nationalist groups that are springing up across the nation.

Why does the author include these sentences?
to predict the future of his group’s actions
to recall the harsh actions of law enforcement
to encourage understanding of Black nationalists
to provide a contrast to his group’s nonviolent efforts

Answer 1

to provide a contrast to his group’s nonviolent efforts

He’s distinguishing the “bitterness and hatred” of black nationalist groups from his own movement’s commitment to nonviolence.