white power

English

Etymology

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.

Noun

white power (uncountable)

1. White supremacy.

Derived terms

• white power music
• white power skinhead