Stokely Carmichael

How Stokely Carmichael Inspired the Most Boring Channel on TV

Brian Lamb saw the Black Power advocate speak in a church in the 1960s, and then saw the news media distort his speech. This experience led to CSPAN, the anti-sound bite contribution to public discourse. 

The Forgotten History of Solidarity Between Black and Indigenous Freedom Movements

by Kyle T. Mays

"We have forgotten a similar time in history when African American and Native American activists battled against colonialism and white supremacy, respecting the uniqueness of both groups’ history, but understanding that an end to US empire would require solidarity."

This Late Civil Rights Icon's Imprint Is Everywhere Today

by Peniel E. Joseph

"Stokely Carmichael's legacy spans the movement for Black power, the push for voting rights in the 21st century and the recent political campaigns that have given voice to those seeking more radical change."

We Don’t Need Bill Clinton’s History Of Civil Rights

by Erik Loomis

Bill Clinton decided to use John Lewis’ funeral to take a shot at Stokely Carmichael. The last thing we need is whites to use such opportunities to tell histories of the civil rights movements that are used to make them feel comfortable.

Stokely Carmichael Didn’t Deserve Bill Clinton’s Swipe During John Lewis’s Funeral

by Hasan Kwame Jeffries

This mischaracterization of Carmichael serves a purpose. It allows people to dismiss his critique of America.

Whatever You Think of Stokely Carmichael, You're Probably Wrong

by Peniel E. Joseph

Stokely Carmichael remains a troubling icon of America’s civil rights era.

Review of "Stokely: A Life"

by Ron Briley

Peniel E. Joseph's new biography restores the voice of Carmichael to the history of the civil rights movement.

Stokely Carmichael’s Legacy Is Less Recognized Black History

by Peniel E. Joseph

The SNCC leader and black power icon who later became Kwame Ture is as vital as, but less celebrated than, Martin and Malcolm.