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27 days ago | beth

Why did Stokely Carmichael change his name to Kwame Ture?

Stokely Carmichael changed his name to Kwame Ture as a reflection of his commitment to Pan-Africanism. The name was an homage to two African leaders he admired: Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana and Sekou Toure of Guinea. The change symbolized his dedication to African solidarity and cultural identity.

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