Which organization founded in 1966 promoted Black Power and self-determination for Black communities?

• A. Black Panther Party
• B. SNCC
• C. NAACP
• D. SCLC

Answer: (A)

This question tests your knowledge of Black Power era organizations and their goals. The organization founded in 1966 that promoted Black Power and self-determination for Black communities is the Black Panther Party. It began in Oakland, California, in 1966, founded by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale. The Panthers argued for real control over economic resources, local politics, and safety in Black neighborhoods, and their Ten-Point Program outlined demands like full employment, decent housing, quality education, an end to police brutality, and Black self-determination. They paired political aims with community programs—such as free breakfasts for children and neighborhood clinics—to meet immediate needs while building power from within the community. This distinguishes them from other groups: SNCC arose earlier and later embraced Black Power rhetoric, while the NAACP and SCLC were founded earlier and focused on nonviolent legal desegregation strategies.