One of the tragedies of the struggle against racism is that up to now there has been no national organization which could speak to the growing militancy of young black people in the urban ghetto.
Stokely CarmichaelOur noses are broad, our lips are thick, our hair is nappy-we are black and beautiful!
Stokely CarmichaelIf a white man wants to lynch me, thatโs his problem. If heโs got the power to lynch me, thatโs my problem. Racism is not a question of attitude; itโs a question of power.
Stokely CarmichaelDr. King's policy was, if you are nonviolent, if you suffer, your opponent will see your suffering and will be moved to change his heart. That's very good. He only made one fallacious assumption. In order for nonviolence to work, your opponent must have a conscience. The United States has none.
Stokely Carmichael