Black Power!” The chant—and Carmichael’s speech before the gathering—sent shock waves through the news cycle. I remember that galvanizing moment very clearly; I was then a 19-year-old ...

By Charles M. Blow Opinion Columnist It is easy to believe that Black power and influence are growing in America, and that the logical conclusion is that a set of policies favoring the Black ...

“What we’re going to start saying now is ‘Black Power’!” “Black Power!” the crowd shouted back. “We want Black Power!” Carmichael cried again, five times in all. “Black Power!

At 28 feet tall, the sculpture — decorated with a peace sign and topped by a clenched Black Power fist — demands attention and makes a clear statement that pretty much everyone can understand.

The above clip delves into Thomas’ interest in the Black Power movement during the next chapter of his life at Holy Cross — and when his politics started to move away from it. The Black Power ...