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Black Panthers
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The Black Panthers were often described as a “black nationalist” party in the late 1960's. According to the two founders Newton and Seale, they believed that cultural nationalists (white nationalists) were “black racists.” Unlike other radical civil rights groups, the Black Panthers worked with whites who shared the same beliefs. The Black Panther’s slogan, "All Power to the People," showed that they were concerned for people other than just their fellow African Americans. The Black Panthers' ten-point program is shown in the link below. The Panthers fought not only for justice in their community but also started many community programs. |
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Starting in Oakland, California, the Black Panther Party created programs to help children and others in their communities. Some of their community programs included sickle-cell anemia testing, free clinics, and food distribution. The society’s most famous program was the Free Breakfast for Children Program, which started in a San Francisco church. This program fed thousands of children during the party's existence. The brotherhood was also involved in other services for communities including providing free clothing, medical clinics, classes on politics and economics, and lessons on self-defense and first aid. The society longed for a drug-free African American community, and they set up rehabilitation programs to help with their goal. |
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