Black Power and Palestine: Transnational Countries of Color (Stanford Studies in Comparative Race and Ethnicity)
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Book Synopsis: The 1967 Arab–Israeli War rocketed the question of Israel and Palestine onto the front pages of American newspapers. Black Power activists saw Palestinians as a kindred people of color, waging the same struggle for freedom and justice as themselves. Soon concerns over the Arab–Israeli conflict spread across mainstream black politics and into the heart of the civil rights movement itself. Black Power and Palestine uncovers why so many African Americans—notably Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and Muhammad Ali, among others—came to support the Palestinians or felt the need to respond to those who did.
Americans first heard pro-Palestinian sentiments in public through the black freedom struggle of the 1960s and 1970s. Michael R. Fischbach uncovers this hidden history of the Arab–Israeli conflict's role in African American activism and the ways that distant struggle shaped the domestic fight for racial equality. Black Power's transnational connections between African Americans and Palestinians deeply affected U.S. black politics, animating black visions of identity well into the late 1970s. Black Power and Palestine allows those black voices to be heard again today.
In chronicling this story, Fischbach reveals much about how American peoples of color create political strategies, a sense of self, and a place within U.S. and global communities. The shadow cast by events of the 1960s and 1970s continues to affect the United States in deep, structural ways. This is the first book to explore how conflict in the Middle East shaped the American civil rights movement.
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Discover the untold story of how the Arab-Israeli conflict influenced the African American civil rights movement in Black Power and Palestine: Transnational Countries of Color. This groundbreaking book by Michael R. Fischbach delves into the deep connections between African Americans and Palestinians, shedding light on the shared struggle for freedom and justice. As the 1967 war heightened public awareness of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Black Power activists saw Palestinians as kindred people of color, leading to their support for the Palestinian cause.
Through meticulous research, Fischbach uncovers the pivotal role played by the Arab-Israeli conflict in shaping the black freedom struggle of the 1960s and 1970s. Influential figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and Muhammad Ali were all touched by this global issue, prompting them to either endorse the Palestinian cause or respond to those who did. The voices of these African American leaders are finally given a platform in Black Power and Palestine, allowing us to glean valuable insights into the intersection of race, identity, and politics.
This compelling narrative not only uncovers a hidden history but also highlights the enduring impact of the conflict in the Middle East on the United States. Fischbach's research demonstrates how the transnational connections between African Americans and Palestinians shaped black politics, contributing to a resurgence of black identity and activism well into the late 1970s. By bringing these black voices from the past to the forefront, Black Power and Palestine encourages us to reevaluate our understanding of the civil rights movement and its lasting significance.
If you want to gain a deeper understanding of the interplay between racial equality in the United States and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Black Power and Palestine is a must-read. Don't miss out on this transformative book that explores the powerful narratives of African Americans and Palestinians. Start your journey to unravel this hidden history by clicking on the link below.
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