The Congress of African Peoples (CAP) convention, held in Atlanta on August 3, 1970, was a significant event in the history of African American political activism. The convention brought together a diverse group of over 2,000 delegates and observers from across the United States, as well as the African diaspora. It focused on issues such as civil rights, black empowerment, and the fight for self-determination for African Americans. CAP sought to build unity among African Americans and encourage solidarity with Pan-African movements around the world.

The convention was organized by leaders like Stokely Carmichael (also known as Kwame Ture), who was instrumental in the Black Power movement, and other influential activists and organizations. It highlighted the importance of African American identity, the need for political and economic independence, and the creation of a collective Black consciousness.

The Congress of African Peoples was also a response to the ongoing struggles for civil rights and social justice, and it emphasized a more radical, militant approach compared to the earlier, more integrationist civil rights movements.