Black Power and Palestine

In his compelling book, Black Power and Palestine, author Michael R. Fischbach delves into the profound connections between the Black Power movement and the Palestinian struggle for justice. Published in 2018, this insightful work spans 277 pages and explores how the 1967 Arab-Israeli War propelled the issues of Israel and Palestine into the forefront of American consciousness. Fischbach reveals how Black Power activists identified with Palestinians as fellow people of color fighting for freedom and equality, intertwining their struggles with those of the civil rights movement. This book illuminates the significant influence of the Arab-Israeli conflict on mainstream Black politics, featuring notable figures like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. Black Power and Palestine is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersections of race, politics, and social justice, offering a unique perspective on the solidarity between these two pivotal movements.