Black pride

Black pride is a slogan used interchangeably to depict both the movement of and concept within the politically active African-American community, especially in the United States. It is used by the American ethnic group having dark skin (especially of sub-Saharan African origin) to denote a feeling of self-respect, celebrating his heritage, and being proud of one's personal worth.

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Movement - Concept - African-American - United States

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Roy Innis has sought to enhance and build on the black pride movement of the mid-1960?s, he and a Congress of Racial Equality delegation toured seven African countries in 1971. Curtis Mayfield's "We're a Winner" became a virtual anthem of the black power and black pride movements.

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Roy Innis - 1960 - Congress of Racial Equality - 1971 - Curtis Mayfield - Black power

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