Founded
[1966]
Headquarters
Mission Statement
To protect and improve the lives of black people in the United States through self-defense, community organizing, and political activism.
Affiliates
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[[American Indian Movement]] -
[[Students for a Democratic Society]] -
[[NAACP]]
Known for
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The [[Ten-Point Program]] -
The [[Free Breakfast for Children Program]] -
The [[Oakland Shootout]]
Quotes
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"The Black Panther Party is not just about guns and violence. We are about education, self-defense, and community organizing." - Huey P. Newton -
"We want our freedom. We want our liberty. We want our justice. We want our equality." - Bobby Seale -
"The Black Panther Party is the vanguard party of the black revolution." - Eldridge Cleaver
Legacy
The Black Panther Party was a major force in the Black Power movement of the 1960s and 1970s. The organization helped to raise awareness of police brutality and racial injustice. The Black Panthers also played a key role in the fight for black liberation.
The Black Panther Party is no longer active, but its legacy continues to inspire activists and revolutionaries around the world.