Black Nationalist

American  

[blak na-shuhn-uhl-ist] / ˈblæk ˈnæ ʃən əl ɪst /

noun

plural

Black Nationalists

1. a person who believes in or advocates for Black Nationalism.

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adjective

1. of or relating to Black Nationalism.

Example Sentences

And in Malcolm X, the complex street hustler turned Black nationalist firebrand worshipped by everyone from Stokely Carmichael to Clarence Thomas, Kendi believes he has the perfect subject for the moment.

From Los Angeles Times

They marked an ingenious marketing stroke on the part of filmmaker Spike Lee, who would soon unveil one of his best movies, 1992’s “Malcolm X,” starring Denzel Washington as the fiery, prophetic and often misinterpreted Black nationalist leader.

From Los Angeles Times

Prominent Jewish leaders are free to continue calling Louis Farrakhan — leader of the Black nationalist organization the Nation of Islam — antisemitic, according to a New York court.

From Los Angeles Times

Tiller’s comments about bow ties and bean pies were a reference to the Nation of Islam, a Black nationalist movement with roots in Detroit whose male followers often wear distinctive red bowties.

From Seattle Times

“You can kill a lion, but what will you do with its cubs?” she said, referring to a quote from early 20th century Black nationalist Marcus Garvey.

From Seattle Times