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»s r tir- ?; ~ , . i 2 bl s 1} § t . *< "i III. SIGNIFICANCE OF N01 A. {Conditions in United States Affecting NOI What conditions prevail in the United States which allow this unusual organization its present-day appeal and notoriety? Why is the N01 seemingly more important today than at any time in its history? Prominent Negro scholars point to a new assertive mood, frequently called"t&#39;B1ack Nationalism, " rising among the Negroes in this country. - But Negro leaders differ in their interpretation and use A to be made of this mood. However, into whatever causes they channel this mood, all recognize one common concept--the American Negro is H a group with a heritage of suffering, taking action to force the white majority to recognize and fulfill its legal rights. We observe this new mood in the actions and activities of the maiority of the nonviolent demonstrations, such as school integration ti boycotts, et cetera, of the major civil rights organ- voter registra on, izations. The "Black Nationalism" of these civil rights organizations is expressed in their dedication to the integration of Negroes within the present framework of society. However, despite avowals of nonviolence, there has been a growing militant tone to the activities of the Negro rights movements -4-