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Repost @nmaahc. #TheNationofIslam is a political and #religiousmovement founded by #WallaceFardMuhammad that emerged in the 1930s.
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By creating a #businessempire that included farms, bakeries, supermarkets, and restaurants, the Nation of Islam provided employment for its members.
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The Nation of Islam reinforced #BlackPower #philosophy by insisting that #blackAmericans have control over their own businesses, schools, and community organizations. #TheNation described the philosophy of the #civilrightsmovement as “turn the other cheek” and criticized the movement for its #integrationist goals.
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By 1964 the Nation of Islam had grown to over 300,000 members and distributed 500,000 copies a week of its newspaper, #MuhammadSpeaks. The Nation’s philosophy, especially as conveyed by #MalcolmX between 1957 and 1964, inspired a commitment to #blackliberation, including the development of #blackownedbusinesses and a rejection of integration. Comment "Just say no to whitewashed history!" if you want more #blackhistory facts. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems
Chakita Sharnise (4)
Repost @nmaahc. #TheNationofIslam is a political and #religiousmovement founded by #WallaceFardMuhammad that emerged in the 1930s.
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By creating a #businessempire that included farms, bakeries, supermarkets, and restaurants, the Nation of Islam provided employment for its members.
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The Nation of Islam reinforced #BlackPower #philosophy by insisting that #blackAmericans have control over their own businesses, schools, and community organizations. #TheNation described the philosophy of the #civilrightsmovement as “turn the other cheek” and criticized the movement for its #integrationist goals.
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By 1964 the Nation of Islam had grown to over 300,000 members and distributed 500,000 copies a week of its newspaper, #MuhammadSpeaks. The Nation’s philosophy, especially as conveyed by #MalcolmX between 1957 and 1964, inspired a commitment to #blackliberation, including the development of #blackownedbusinesses and a rejection of integration. Comment "Just say no to whitewashed history!" if you want more #blackhistory facts. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems