Quotes by Stokely Carmichael

Stokely Carmichael, born on June 29, 1941, in Trinidad and Tobago, emerged as a prominent civil rights activist and a leading figure in the Black Power movement in the United States. Renowned for coining the term "Black Power," Carmichael advocated for racial dignity and self-determination. His leadership with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and later the Black Panther Party shaped the course of the civil rights struggle. Carmichael’s legacy endures, inspiring generations to fight for social justice and equality.

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"We were aware of the fact that death walks hand in hand with struggle."

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

"The knowledge I have now is not the knowledge I had then."

Stokely Carmichael

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