Don't terrorize. Organize. Don't burn. Give kids a chance to learn ... The real answer to race problems in this country is education. Not burning and killing. Be ready. Be qualified. Own something. Be somebody. That's Black Power.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True power comes from education and organization rather than violence or destruction.
- In plain terms
- Use learning and organizing to fix problems instead of violence.
- What can you take from it?
- Education and organization are the real power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we achieve lasting change?
Another view
Violence is sometimes seen as a necessary response to oppression.
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