Date of Award
1-1-2008
Degree Type
Thesis
University or Center
Clark Atlanta University(CAU)
Degree Name
M.A.
Department
African-American Studies
First Advisor
Dr. Daniel Black
Second Advisor
Dr. Akinyele Umoja
Third Advisor
Dr. Josephine Bradley
Abstract
This thesis examined the political history of Black Nationalism in America in order to determine those internal organizational factors that have prevented Black Nationalists, specifically of the Black Power Era (1 966-1 975), from achieving selfdetermination, with the highest expression being the founding of an independent Black nation-state. The study was based on the premise that the goal of Black Nationalism was the founding of a Black nation-state for African-Americans. A historical comparative analysis was used to determine what internal factors prevented Black Nationalists from successfully founding a Black nation-state. The researcher found several internal factors that interfered with the founding of a Black nation-state. Factors which contributed to the unsuccessful movement were the immaturity of Black Nationalist leadership, the abandonment of political programs, shifts 1 in program strategies, and the antagonism and neglect of the Black Church as an ally in the movement. The conclusion drawn from the findings suggest that there are other internal factors which need further exploration.
Recommended Citation
Fleming, Kenvatta J., "The history of black nationalism and internal factors that prevented the founding of an independent black nation-state." (2008). ETD Collection for Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center. Paper 10.
http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/10