TRUE TO OUR NATIVE LAND: Distinguishing Attitudinal Support for Pan-Africanism from Black Separatism

Abstract

• Objective: Address critical questions about Black nationalism:
  • Is Black nationalism a uni-dimensional or multi-dimensional construct?
  • Is Black nationalism another form of xenophobia?
  • Is support for Black nationalism a function of time?
• Context: Black nationalism's character is influenced by its material context and is not easily subsumed into a trans-historical ideology.
• Hypotheses: Examined through Black separatism and Pan-Africanism using data from the 1979-1980 National Survey of Black Americans (NSBA).
• Goal: Determine the support for Black separatism and Pan-Africanism and identify their similarities and differences.

Key References

• Black Nationalism and Ideologies:

  • Reed (2002), Robinson (2001): Black nationalism's material context
  • Henderson (1996): Black nationalism and rap music
  • Henderson (2000): Explaining the rise of Black Nationalism
  • Hamilton & Carmichael (1967): Black Power
  • Marable (1990): Race, Reform, and Rebellion

• Pan-Africanism:

  • Esedebe (1994): Pan-Africanism's history
  • Walters (1993): Analysis of modern Afrocentric movements

• Historical and Political Context:

  • Dawson (1994, 2001): African-American political ideologies
  • Reed (1999): Post-segregation era politics
  • Marable (1990): Race, Reform, and Rebellion

• Sociopolitical Implications:

  • Davis & Brown (2002): Behavioral and attitudinal implications
  • Sniderman & Piazza (2002): Black Pride and Prejudice

Additional Scholarly Works

• Cultural Analysis:

  • Franklin (1992): Cultural history of African-American resistance
  • Watkins (2002): Nationalist desire in Black popular culture

• Identity and Power:

  • Gurin & Epps (1975), Gurin et al. (1989): Black consciousness and political attitudes
  • Tate (1993): New Black voters in elections

• Collective Memory and Historical Narratives:

  • Schwartz (1997): Abraham Lincoln as a symbol of racial equality
  • Schuman & Scott (1989): Generations and collective memories

Summary

• This research critically evaluates the dimensions of Black nationalism and its manifestations in the context of historical and material conditions.
• By understanding the support for Black separatism and Pan-Africanism, the study sheds light on the ideological underpinnings and societal factors influencing these movements.
• The study uses comprehensive academic references to build a robust framework for analyzing Black nationalism, providing a nuanced understanding of its past and present implications.