Saying It Loud

The book explores the pivotal year when the Civil Rights movement experienced a significant transformation, marked by the emergence of Stokely Carmichael and the "Black Power" slogan. This shift in Black identity challenged the previously dominant nonviolent approaches advocated by leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis, highlighting the internal conflicts and evolving strategies within the movement. Whitaker delves into the complexities of this era, illustrating how it reshaped the fight for racial equality in America.