What was a central aim of the Black Power movement?

• A. To increase the power of blacks in American life.
• B. To promote racial integration into existing civil rights groups.
• C. To rely on NAACP and SCLC leadership.
• D. To avoid any form of self-reliance in communities.

Answer: (A)

The central aim of Black Power is to increase the political, economic, and social power of Black Americans in all areas of life. It emphasizes self-d determination, control of Black institutions, and building strength within communities to shape policies, economies, and culture from a position of power. This means creating independent leadership and organizations that communities can rely on, rather than relying on older civil rights structures or leaders.

That perspective fits the choice that focuses on boosting Black power across American life. It contrasts with the idea of merging fully into existing civil rights groups or relying on established leaders, and it also runs against the ethic of avoiding self-reliance, which Black Power explicitly championed.