Question

The concept of Black Power … is a call for black people in this country to unite, to recognize their heritage, to build a sense of community. It is a call for black people to begin to define their own goals, to lead their own organizations and to support those organizations.

–Black Power: The Liberation of America,
Read the passage about Black Power. What did Black Power promote?
Check all of the boxes that apply.

unity among African Americans

integration of the races

self-dependence among African Americans

independence among African Americans

acceptance of current society

Answer 1

Applicable:
- unity among African Americans — yes; the passage calls for black people to "unite" and "build a sense of community."
- self-dependence among African Americans — yes; it urges them to "define their own goals" and "lead their own organizations."
- independence among African Americans — yes; promoting leadership of their own organizations implies political/social independence and self-determination.

Not applicable:
- integration of the races — no; the passage emphasizes separate black leadership and institutions rather than integration.
- acceptance of current society — no; the call to define new goals and build separate organizations suggests change, not acceptance.