The usage of words, and the strong tone that Stokely Carmichael presented in his speech, "Black Power", was similar to a force of gravity bringing objects back to the ground, because it was very robust and influential. Altogether the "Black Power" movement was positively depicted by him, however it is uncertain to know if the movement did the opposite of its intended purpose. Although the "Black Power" movement started out as a way to unite the African American community, there were many negative ramifications that came about due to the lust for supremacy. Instead of building up the African American community, it was knocking it down at its foundation.  

Carmichael spoke very fondly of this movement, because it was his passion. He shined a light on this dark entity, making a positive reflection on the movement. One way he casts a light is by darkening others or blaming others for many things.  For one, he blames the failure of the civil rights bill on the white race: "It is the incapability of whites to deal with their own problems inside their own communities. That is the problem of failure of the civil rights bill" (Carmichael 249). Carmichael also points out that America is prevented from having a straightforward principle for human relations. Racism is that barrier that is hindering the nation's growth. All in all, the death of one thing, and the birth of another will be the only solution: "  a new society must be born. Racism must die " (Carmichael 252).  The purpose of the movement was to construct a strong foundation for the African American community. However, instead of preaching about what the movement has done to build up the race, he rants about how other groups' failures led to this point. In another passage, Carmichael says boldly that it is the "white people" who forces us to live in the ghettos (Carmichael 252).  By criticizing others, he made the Black Power movement seem as if it was not so bad. 

Rethinking the entire movement, did it benefit or contribute to its aims? Carmichael at one point knocks the movement back down unknowingly when saying that only black individuals should work in their communities (Carmichael 253). His intended purpose for saying this is because in order for blacks to know they are independent, they do not want whites present to show them how to do things. This reflects the actual meaning because, earlier he stated that it was because of the whites that they all have to live in the ghettos. This contradiction may have confused the audience he spoke to, because he stated that they lived together because of another group of individuals, but is now saying that only blacks should live in the same community to prove their independency. He is deconstructing the structure that is trying to be constructed in the first place. Moreover, one large connotation that presents negativity is the violent viewing of the Black Power Movement. The emblem of the party is a black panther, which does not attack unless messed with: "  an animal that never strikes back until he's back so far into the wall, he's got nothing to do but spring out. Yeah. And when he springs he does not stop." (Carmichael 259). This is basically a threat within this bold speech. Based on how he speaks, it seems that the black panther has already been cornered into the wall, and now the only thing left to do is strike. 

Furthermore the Black Power movement left with this negative tone. It is sometimes referred to as the civil rights movement's malevolent twin. The movement has made itself an easy target because of violent related actions. The boldness presented by the movement, similar to Stokely Carmichael's valiant speech, also made the movement sort of a target. Based on the growth intended for African Americans, it just seemed as if the Black Power movement was not contributing. At some points they just had a negative connotation when compared to things such as social injustice. The movement is blamed by many for interfering with activists and deflecting the civil rights movement off course: "Black Power stands at the center of narratives of the decline of the 1960s reform efforts, with its destructive reach poisoning the New Left's innocence, corrupting a generation of black activists, and steering the civil rights movement off course in a manner that reinforced racial segregation " (Joseph 707). The most highlighted aspect from the black power movement is the militant side: "The movement's heyday is marked in the American imagination by race riots, gun-tioting black militant, and the cultural flourishes of bold afros, African dashikis, and militant poetry" (Joseph 708). All in all, the movement did more damage than the intended goal of building up. 

The "Black Power" movement can be loosely compared to Hurricane Katrina in a way. During the hurricane, the levis were designed to keep out the water, but during the storm they broke causing even more water to destroy the community. The movement was designed to benefit the African American populace, but it would be the rushing water that would destroy the community. These past events can be seen as a source of irony for the current century. The African American community has continued to be targeted in many events throughout the years. Sandra Bland, Eric Gardner, Treyvon Martin, the Emanuel nine, Freddie Grey are all cases that have led to uproar in America today. However, could the "Black Lives Matter" riots present the same negative connotation that the "Black Power" movement did? This new movement has the potential to be another levy of failure that floods a community that is already in desperate need of repair. 

