Stokely Carmichael's approach to Civil Rights was to segregate black people from white people. Why did he believe this would help African-Americans?

Stokely Carmicheal movement was the promoter of  black power in 1966.  He advocates for self-determination for black people of African descent; African-Americans.

Explanation:

He believed that this will be of help to African-Americans to come together for common goal. He believes that by accepting whom they are and coming together to form political parties, own business and be equal participants in the 'American dream', they can be strong political force. African-Americans should own and run their business so the they will own wealth and help each other. He believed his approach will open the same opportunity the white race had to African-Americans too.

Though his approach run in conflict with the believes of the mainstream civil rights movements.

Explanation:

Stokely Carmichael fought for the rights of black people in America. Initially, most black people never believed in themselves. They felt they were inferior when compared to the white people but Stokely stood out as an exception to fight for the black people. He believed that African Americans were strong people who should be given opportunity to exercise their strengths and values. He promoted black freedom in 1966. He wanted African Americans to accept whom they are without fear and work towards achieving their goals in life. He believed in the innate ability of blacks to pursue their goals and achieve great things in life.  He fought for their political freedom by encouraging them to work in unity and form political parties. He encouraged them to own their own businesses and be creative without being dependent on the white people.  He believed his approach to civil rights will help the African-American to achieve their goals independently

a countries leader should be motivated by the common good of the country.