Black Panther Party
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Revolutionary socialist organization in the United States
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| Formation | 15, 1966 |
| Type | Political organization |
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The Black Panther Party (BPP) was a revolutionary socialist organization founded by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale on October 15, 1966, in Oakland, California. The party was active in the United States from 1966 until 1982, with international chapters operating in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s, and in Algeria from 1969 until 1972.
History
The Black Panther Party was established in response to the systemic oppression and police brutality faced by African Americans. The founders, Newton and Seale, were inspired by the teachings of Malcolm X and the Civil Rights Movement. The party's initial purpose was to patrol African American neighborhoods to protect residents from acts of police brutality.
Ten-Point Program
The BPP is best known for its "Ten-Point Program," which outlined the party's demands and beliefs. The program called for, among other things, freedom, full employment, decent housing, education, and an end to police brutality.
Community Programs
The Black Panther Party implemented a variety of community social programs, including the Free Breakfast for Children Program, community health clinics, and educational programs. These initiatives were designed to address the immediate needs of the African American community and to foster a sense of empowerment and self-sufficiency.
Decline and Legacy
The BPP faced significant opposition from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and local law enforcement agencies. The FBI's COINTELPRO program aimed to dismantle the party through surveillance, infiltration, and other tactics. By the early 1980s, internal divisions and external pressures had led to the party's decline.
Despite its dissolution, the Black Panther Party left a lasting legacy on American society. Its emphasis on racial justice, community self-defense, and social programs influenced subsequent movements and organizations.
Related Pages
- Huey P. Newton
- Bobby Seale
- Malcolm X
- Civil Rights Movement
- COINTELPRO
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Oakland, California
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