"Black power" moved the civil rights movement away from the goal of assimilation and created a schism within the movement.

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"Black power" advocated for a separate identity and autonomy for African Americans, which was different from the goal of assimilation advocated by the mainstream civil rights movement. This caused a split within the movement, with some continuing to pursue assimilation while others focused on black nationalism and self-determination.

"Black Power" Moved the Civil Rights Movement Away from the Goal