The Black Panther Party Is Organized
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Human Rights Series
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest
- Subcategories: African Americans, Blacks, Race, Ethnicity, Racism, Civil Rights, Minority Rights, Minorities, Organizations, Agencies, Institutions, Communism, Communists, Human Rights
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, African American History
- Geographical Location: California
- Date: October 15. 1966
Article abstract: Originally banded to protect the African American community from police brutality, the Black Panthers evolved into a communist group espousing violence to achieve social change.
Summary of Event
The Black Panther movement was born out of frustration. In the 1950’s and 1960’s, poor urban blacks led a treadmill existence in the United States. Without adequate education, they found it almost impossible to secure employment. Because the primary concern of many was surviving from one day to the next, most were not motivated or not able...
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