Mississippi Freedom Trail – “Black Power” Speech

On June 16, 1966, SNCC chairman Stokely Carmichael made his famous “Black Power” speech here to an agitated crowd of about 600. As Carmichael shouted five times, “We want black power!” the crowd became more and more enthusiastic.

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800 Broad Street, Greenwood, MS 38930
Greenwood

Mississippi Freedom Trail – “Black Power” Speech

Greenwood, MS

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