Jeffrey O. G. Ogbar - Black Power: Radical Politics and African American Identity

Jeffrey OG Oak bar, a history professor, shares his family's migration story from Louisiana and Mississippi to Chicago, highlighting their connection to Emmett Till. He discusses the significance of naming and identity, influenced by the Black Power Movement. His academic journey led him to study the Black Panther Party and Nation of Islam, exploring the Black Power Movement's impact on African American culture and politics.

What significant historical events influenced the speaker's family narrative?

How did the speaker's parents' experiences during the Black Power Movement shape their views on naming their child?

What were the reasons behind the speaker's name change to an African name?

How does the speaker connect personal narratives to broader historical contexts?

In what ways did the Black Panther Party and the Nation of Islam influence the Black Power Movement according to the speaker?

What role did grassroots activism play in the Black Power Movement as described by the speaker?

What legacy of the Black Power Movement does the speaker highlight in contemporary society?