In both NewsELA articles read this week, there have been differing perspectives on how leaders would describe nonviolent protest
and engage others to become involved in the movement. John Lewis describes his activism as “good trouble” while Stokely Carmichael aligned with “Black Power—A call for unity among black people.” What is the main difference between how these two leaders used their platform to create change? Be sure to cite evidence to support your answer.
This prompt examines the contrast in the strategies deployed by John Lewis and Stokely Carmichael in their non-violent approach to activism.
<h3>What is the difference between the approach of John Lewis and that of Stokely Carmichael?</h3>
While John Lewis utilized the non-violent strategy of sit-ins and protests, Stokely in the fight against racial prejudice was more upfront.
As the chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Stockley was intent on the use of all available resources to combat prejudice against blacks.
Stockley was known to have called for "Black Power".
