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The time is always right to do what is right. Martin Luther King Jr. Before getting into the Black Panther Party and the #BlackLivesMatter movement we need to talk about the history before that. Let’s start with the movement that started it all, the Civil Rights Movement. Civil Rights Movement What was the Civil RightsContinue reading “Pre-Black Panther Party”

Here is a chance for you to show us what our blog has taught you! Who were the two founders of the Black Panther Party? A) Huey Newton and Bobby Seale B) Martin Luther King C) Elayne Brown and James Brown D) All of the above What was the time span of the Black PantherContinue reading “Celebration of Learning!”

By Riley Weiler “Black Lives Matter” (Logo). Retrieved November 21, 2019 from https://blacklivesmatter.com Who? Black Lives Matter is a campaign founded by Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors & Opal Tometi. What? Black Lives Matter is a campaign that aims to halt violence and racism towards black communities and individuals. The Black Lives Matter Organization rally’s individualsContinue reading “#BlakLivesMatter”

1966-1982 The Black Panther Party for Self- Defense was found in 1966 in Oakland, California. It was a political organization created by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale. Their organization was focused on the Black Power movement, making headlines with its controversial rhetoric and militaristic style. The main purpose of the party was to battel policeContinue reading “Black Panther Party – Kristina Ceponiene”

The Black Panther Party began in 1966 and its mission was to protect African American people from violence. Even after the civil rights legislation in the early 1960’s, African American people across North America continued to struggle. Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale created the Black Panther Party shortly after the assassination of Malcom X.Continue reading “Black Panther Party – By Luke Lepine”