Black Panther Party marks 60 years as Chicago legacy carries on

Black Panther Party marks 60 years as Chicago legacy carries on

Sixty years ago, a small group of young Black organizers founded the Black Panther Party on the west coast. But, it was in Chicago that the movement found some of its most enduring work, and voices.

Huey Newton And Bobby Seale Founded The Black Panther Party On This Day In 1966

Growing tired of police brutality and other injustices against Black people, Huey Newton and Bobby Seale formed the Black Panther Party on Oct. 15, 1966.

Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense

Exactly sixty years ago, 24-year-old Huey P. Newton and 29-year-old Bobby Seale, two college students, formed the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense in Oakland, California in response to citizens’ complaints of mistreatment by the police. The police department had a history of cracking heads for sport and harassing people for no legitimate reason. Not surprisingly, Black and brown people were disproportionately targeted for this special kind o…

5 Women Who Helped Define the Black Panther Party

Today marks 60 years since activists Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton founded the Black Panther Party. Recognized as one of history’s most influential organizations, the Black Panther Party set out to empower Black Americans, challenge politicians and protect communities. The organization became known for providing community “survival programs,” supporting Black Americans, and advocating for [...]