Dr. King on "Black Power," Conformity

“[I]t is necessary to understand that Black Power is a cry of disappointment. The Black Power slogan did not spring full grown from the head of some philosophical Zeus. It was born from the wounds of despair and disappointment. It is a cry of daily hurt and persistent pain.” “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community“–1967

And a little add-on….

“Success, recognition, and conformity are the bywords of the modern world where everyone seems to crave the anesthetizing security of being identified with the majority.” “Strength to Love“–1963

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