1. 1960: Carmichael was arrested for participating in a sit-in protest at a segregated lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, which was a pivotal event in the Civil Rights Movement.
2. 1961: He was arrested again during the Freedom Rides, a series of bus trips organized to challenge segregation in interstate travel. Carmichael was arrested in Mississippi and spent 49 days in jail.
3. 1963: He was arrested in Birmingham, Alabama, while participating in protests against segregation and police brutality. He was jailed for several weeks.
4. 1964: Carmichael was arrested in New York City for participating in a demonstration against the Vietnam War and was charged with disorderly conduct.
5. 1965: He was arrested in Selma, Alabama, during the Selma to Montgomery marches, a major turning point in the Civil Rights Movement. Carmichael was jailed and held for several days.
6. 1966: Carmichael was arrested in Lowndes County, Alabama, while helping to organize the Lowndes County Freedom Organization, a political organization aimed at empowering Black voters. He was charged with sedition and spent several months in jail.
7. 1967: He was arrested in Washington, D.C., for participating in a protest against the Vietnam War and was charged with unlawful entry.
8. 1968: Carmichael was arrested in New Haven, Connecticut, while speaking at a rally against the Vietnam War. He was charged with inciting a riot and resisting arrest.
These are just a few notable instances of Stokely Carmichael's arrests. He was a prominent and fearless activist who often faced legal consequences for his unwavering commitment to fighting for social justice and equality.