Question

Who was the head of the SNCC and advocated for "overtaking white Americans"? He also promoted "Black Power" and the pride of African-American heritage.

Option 1: Stokely Carmichael
Option 2: Malcolm X
Option 3: Martin Luther King Jr.
Option 4: John Lewis

Answer 1

Stokely Carmichael was the head of the SNCC who advocated for 'Black Power' and was instrumental in moving the organization toward a more militant and self-reliant philosophy during the civil rights movement.

Step-by-step explanation:

The head of the SNCC who advocated for "overtaking white Americans" and promoted "Black Power" and the pride of African-American heritage was Stokely Carmichael. Carmichael became the chairman of SNCC and was known for his powerful speeches and dedication to the idea that African Americans should create their institutions and seek empowerment independently of white-dominated society.

As a leader within SNCC, he was arrested numerous times and became critical of nonviolent strategies, shifting towards a philosophy of self-reliance and militancy which he expressed clearly during the March Against Fear in 1966.