It’s Nationtime, Brother

In 1972, ten thousand Black Americans convened in Gary, Indiana at the National Black Political Convention to unify around Black Liberation and political progress for Black Americans. But finding common ground within a diverse movement was easier said than done. 

Nathan speaks with historian Leonard Moore about the 1972 convention. Moore says that although the convention was a finale of sorts for Black Nationalism, it was also the beginning of something big.

In 1972, ten thousand Black Americans convened in Gary, Indiana at the National Black Political Convention to unify around a strategy for Black Liberation and political progress for Black Americans. But finding common ground within a diverse movement was easier said than done. 

Nathan speaks with historian Leonard Moore about the 1972 convention. Moore says that although the convention was a finale of sorts for Black Nationalism, it was also the beginning of something big.

Music:

Smooth Actor by Podington Bear

Reckoning by Podington Bear

Driftwood by Podington Bear

Slotcar by Podington Bear

Logjam by Podington Bear

Saunter by Podington Bear

Enrichment by Podington Bear