Stokely Carmichael
Trinidadian-American activist
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About Stokely Carmichael
Stokely Carmichael was a Trinidadian-American activist who was known for his involvement in the African-American Civil Rights Movement which aimed to end the wide-spread discrimination against African-Americans in the United States of America, and during the Pan-African Movement that had the goal of unifying all people of African descent. He also served as the leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, the Black Panther Party, and the All-African People’s Revolutionary Party during the Black Power movement (a political slogan started by Carmichael himself during a speech in 1966).
Education
Carmichael received his degree in Philosophy at Howard University (Washington, D.C.) in 1964.
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Famous quotes by Stokely Carmichael
An organization which claims to be working for the needs of a community - as SNCC does - must work to provide that community with a position of strength from which to make its voice heard. This is the significance of black power beyond the slogan.Stokely Carmichael
Before a group can enter the open society, it must first close ranks.Stokely Carmichael
Black power can be clearly defined for those who do not attach the fears of white America to their questions about it.Stokely Carmichael
I knew that I could vote and that that wasn't a privilege it was my right. Every time I tried I was shot, killed or jailed, beaten or economically deprived.Stokely Carmichael
Now, then, in order to understand white supremacy we must dismiss the fallacious notion that white people can give anybody their freedom.Stokely Carmichael
The knowledge I have now is not the knowledge I had then.Stokely Carmichael
The secret of life is to have no fear it's the only way to function.Stokely Carmichael
There is a higher law than the law of government. That's the law of conscience.Stokely Carmichael
We had no more courage than Harriet Tubman or Marcus Garvey had in their times. We just had a more vulnerable enemy.Stokely Carmichael
We were aware of the fact that death walks hand in hand with struggle.Stokely Carmichael
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F.A.Q. about Stokely Carmichael
When is his birthday?
Stokely Carmichael's birthday is on June 29, 1941.
In how many days is his birthday?
Stokely Carmichael's birthday is in 337 days
How old was Stokely Carmichael when he died?
He was 57 years old.
When did he die?
He died in November 15, 1998.
How old would he be today?
Stokely Carmichael would be 80 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Stokely Carmichael from?
He was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Stokely Carmichael's Popularity
Stokely Carmichael was a famous Trinidadian-American activist, who was born on June 29, 1941. As a person born on this date, Stokely Carmichael is listed in our database as the 18th most popular celebrity for the day (June 29) and the 38th most popular for the year (1941).
People born on June 29 fall under the Zodiac sign of Cancer, the Crab. Stokely Carmichael is the 943rd most popular Cancer.
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