white power

Questions

What does white power mean?

White supremacy.

Where does white power come from?

Modelled on black power, a slogan used by Black American activists to call for autonomy and freedom from social discrimination. In the 1960s, white-power advocates began using "white power" as a rally cry for militant actions to overthrow the US government, which was making moves towards desegregation.

How to pronounce white power

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “white power”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “white power” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.