Integration has been a material success but an ideological and spiritual failure; black nationalism on the other hand, has been an ideological success but a material failure.

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Integration has achieved significant material gains for African Americans, such as increased access to education and employment opportunities, but has struggled to fully overcome racial prejudices and achieve true equality, thus being seen as an ideological and spiritual failure. Black nationalism has been successful in fostering a strong sense of identity and solidarity among African Americans, promoting self-sufficiency and pride in black culture, but has faced challenges in translating these ideological successes into widespread material improvements in terms of economic and social conditions.

Integration Has Been a Material Success but an Ideological and Spiritual