Reflections On The Black Panther Party For Self-Defense

Given how quickly The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense organized, it must’ve been a scary proposition for our government to contend with during its 20th century influence. It’s amazing just how well organized the Black Panthers were. Learn about many occurrences during the organization’s inception, and thereon, as Aaron Dixon a former Black Panther member himself share his own perceptions and uncovering of events. See the YouTube video here.

Some panther members mentioned in the video are: Bobby Hutton, Bobby Seale, David Hilliard, Eldridge Cleaver, Elbert “Big Man” Howard, Emory Douglas, George Mason Murray, George Mason Murray (while in a classroom setting), Huey P. Newton, Kathleen Cleaver, and Stokely Carmichael.

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