On May 12, 1967, fiery orator and activist H. Rap Brown was named chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), succeeding Stokely Carmichael. Brown’s appointment marked a pivotal shift in the civil rights movement as SNCC moved further away from nonviolence and deeper into Black Power ideology. Known for his bold rhetoric and unapologetic stance on racial justice, Brown energized young activists across the country. His leadership reflected the urgency and frustration felt by many in the face of systemic racism, police brutality, and the slow pace of federal reform during the late 1960s.
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