The Black Panther Party originated in Oakland, California in 1966. It was a revolutionary and socialist organization founded by Dr. Huey P. Newton who had earned a Ph.D. in Social Philosophy at UC Santa Cruz, and co-founder Bobby Seale, who was a member of the Afro-American Association. It had chapters in the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia
The Black Panthers even worked with white groups such as the White Panther Party, which was formed in 1968 by Leni Sinclair and John Sinclair. And The Weather Underground group, founded by Bill Ayers at the University of Michigan in 1969. AKA the 'Weathermen', their political theory made every campaign an anti-imperialist, and anti-racist campaign.
The Black Panthers had armed citizens monitor police officers in an effort to halt the widespread police brutality of blacks in numerous cities and states. The group initiated community social programs across the country, such as the Free Breakfast for Children Program, and People's Free Medical Centers. Kitchens across the US fed over 10,000 children every day before school.
Today: A group claiming to be the "New Black Panther Party" was formed in Texas. The Huey Newton Foundation, co-founder Bobby Seale, and the original party members insist it is an illegitimate hate group and they've strongly opposed it by stating "there is no new Black Panther Party"
See Also: Black Lives Matter, Ferguson Riots, Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman, Shaun King
The Black Panthers even worked with white groups such as the White Panther Party, which was formed in 1968 by Leni Sinclair and John Sinclair. And The Weather Underground group, founded by Bill Ayers at the University of Michigan in 1969. AKA the 'Weathermen', their political theory made every campaign an anti-imperialist, and anti-racist campaign.
The Black Panthers had armed citizens monitor police officers in an effort to halt the widespread police brutality of blacks in numerous cities and states. The group initiated community social programs across the country, such as the Free Breakfast for Children Program, and People's Free Medical Centers. Kitchens across the US fed over 10,000 children every day before school.
Today: A group claiming to be the "New Black Panther Party" was formed in Texas. The Huey Newton Foundation, co-founder Bobby Seale, and the original party members insist it is an illegitimate hate group and they've strongly opposed it by stating "there is no new Black Panther Party"
See Also: Black Lives Matter, Ferguson Riots, Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman, Shaun King
"We named it the Black Panthers because the nature of a black panther is that it never attacks. But if anyone attacks it or backs it into a corner, the panther comes up to wipe that aggressor or the attacker out, absolutely, resolutely, wholly, thoroughly, and completely" -Bobby Seale
"White youth must choose sides now. They must either fight on the side of the oppressed, or be on the side of the oppressor” -Bernardine Dohrn
"You don't fight racism with racism, the best way to fight racism is with solidarity" -Bobby Seale
"Racism cannot be separated from capitalism" -Angela Davis
"White youth must choose sides now. They must either fight on the side of the oppressed, or be on the side of the oppressor” -Bernardine Dohrn
"You don't fight racism with racism, the best way to fight racism is with solidarity" -Bobby Seale
"Racism cannot be separated from capitalism" -Angela Davis
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Despite what people may believe, white people aren't the only racist people. Just look at the Black Panthers
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Damn those racist Black Panthers! We must stop their racist agenda of carrying licensed guns and giving kids free grits!
by Albie Wangsta March 27, 2004
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klansman: im in the kkk
people: BOOO!!!! NAZI!!!
Panther: im a panther
people: HERO! yay civil rights activist!!!
(while ppl are cheering, black panthers rapes a white girl and does crack while the klansman is just drinking beer with some guys)
people: BOOO!!!! NAZI!!!
Panther: im a panther
people: HERO! yay civil rights activist!!!
(while ppl are cheering, black panthers rapes a white girl and does crack while the klansman is just drinking beer with some guys)
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former Black panther mumia abdul jamal murderd A police officer in the city of brotherly love in 1981
by Eric May 13, 2005
Get the black panthers mug.Neo ethno-cultural movement among the Eastern Asians to forward their agenda of Asian awareness and social support. The name "Black Panthers" may be confusing because of the connection to the African American organization of the 1960's. However, the name in it self is a statement and show of discontent with the traditional Asian conformist views.
The Chinese and Koreans brothers finally fought hand in hand against the injustices that Asians faced as they rallied behind the Black Panthers.
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