Stokely Carmichael, later known as Kwame Ture, was a prominent figure in the Black Power movement and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. He was born in Trinidad in 1941 and immigrated to the United States as a child. Carmichael gained national attention while a leader in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) where he organized and participated in numerous protests and demonstrations in the fight against racial segregation and discrimination.

Carmichael popularized the phrase "Black Power" during a 1966 rally in Mississippi, emphasizing the importance of self-determination, self-empowerment, and self-defense for Black communities. He continued to advocate for Black liberation and equality throughout his life, aligning himself with revolutionary movements and leaders worldwide.

Carmichael's radical activism and call for Black pride and unity made him a polarizing figure within the Civil Rights Movement. His legacy remains an important part of Black history, as he challenged traditional civil rights strategies and pushed for a more forceful and unapologetic approach to fighting systemic racism and oppression.