Integration, instead of being a one-way street, would be
reciprocal.
Carmichael believed the existing political structure must be changed
in order to overcome racism:
" 'Political modernization' includes many things, but we mean by it
three major concepts: (1) questioning old values and institutions of
the society; (2) searching for new and different forms of political
structure to solve political and economic problems; and (3) broadening
the base of political participation to include more people in the
decision-making process."
Black power meant two things: the end of shame and humiliation, and
black community control. Blacks should be proud of being black, and
they should be proud of their African past. Instead of using skin
lighteners and hair straighteners, black power advocates began
adopting a style of dress with an African flavor. To Carmichael there
was still one other aspect to the black power philosophy. It should
accentuate human values and human dignity. The prevailing system,
besides being racist, put a primary emphasis on property rather than
on humanity.
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