201k views
2 votes
Why did many African Americans turn to the communist party of the United States

2 Answers

6 votes
Many African-Americans turned to the Communist because they had become disenchanted with the mainstream Civil Rights Movement. They were looking for an outspoken and reactive alternative to the more passive and non-violent predecessor.
User Kavinda
by
7.5k points
2 votes

It promised economic equality for people no matter their race-Apex

User Alex Van Es
by
7.3k points