"Time for a New Black Radicalism" Self-Quiz

. Which of the following best characterizes the form of communal love that played an important role in Martin Luther King Jr.âs nonviolent resistance?

a redeeming love that springs from the needs of others

an impersonal love for oneâs community that is independent of oneâs love for any particular individual

a corrupting love that enables oneâs oppressors

none of the above

. Malcolm Xâs promotion of a more active resistance

was a response to the governmentâs repeated failure to protect black peopleâs rights and lives.

was directed at those who still affirmed Martin Luther King Jr.âs program of nonviolent resistance.

raised the possibility that blacks might be required to take up arms.

all of the above

. According to Lebron, the central motivation of black radicalism is

to begin with the proposition that blacks are mistreated and to interpret all evidence in light of the truth of this proposition.

to secure for blacks a degree of respect and dignity by means that directly confront and reconfigure both the discourse of and policies around racial justice.

to change the hearts and minds of white Americans through rational persuasion.

all of the above

. According to Lebron, which of the following critical flaws does fundamentalism suffer from?

It is necessarily violent.

It is incompatible with democratic ideals.

It is unable to effectively assess the reality of social, economic, and political situations.

all of the above

. Lebron argues that radicalism is

necessarily violent.

necessarily peaceful.

inherently pragmatic.

a way of life.

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