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Black Panther Party

The Black Panther Party (BPP) was founded in 1966 to address racial inequality and police brutality faced by African Americans. Initially focused on self-defense, the BPP expanded its agenda to include community programs and a 10-Point Program advocating for basic rights. Despite facing intense opposition from the FBI, the BPP left a lasting impact on American politics and continues to inspire contemporary movements for social justice and equality.

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Black Panther Party

The Black Panther Party (BPP) was founded in 1966 to address racial inequality and police brutality faced by African Americans. Initially focused on self-defense, the BPP expanded its agenda to include community programs and a 10-Point Program advocating for basic rights. Despite facing intense opposition from the FBI, the BPP left a lasting impact on American politics and continues to inspire contemporary movements for social justice and equality.

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The Black Panther Party (BPP) was founded in 1966 by Huey P.

Newton and Bobby Seale in


Oakland, California. It was created in response to systemic racial inequality, police brutality, and the
struggles faced by African Americans in the United States during the Civil Rights Movement.

Initially, the BPP's focus was on self-defense and providing protection for black communities,
especially in dealing with police violence. The Panthers were known for their distinctive black
berets and leather jackets, and for patrolling neighborhoods with firearms, ensuring that law
enforcement respected the rights of black citizens.

As the party grew, its agenda expanded to include a 10-Point Program, which called for basic rights,
including the end of police brutality, full employment, decent housing, and education. The BPP
established numerous community programs such as the Free Breakfast for Children Program,
health clinics, and educational initiatives, all aimed at improving the living conditions of black
communities.

The Black Panthers quickly gained national attention, but their radical approach also made them
targets of the FBI’s COINTELPRO (Counter Intelligence Program), which sought to undermine the
BPP and other activist groups. As a result, the party faced intense surveillance, harassment, and
infiltration by law enforcement. Internal divisions and outside pressures, including the FBI’s efforts,
led to the eventual decline of the Black Panther Party in the early 1970s.

Despite its relatively short existence, the Black Panther Party had a lasting impact on American
politics and culture. It played a significant role in shaping the conversation around race, power, and
justice, and influenced subsequent movements advocating for civil rights, social justice, and police
reform. The legacy of the BPP continues to inspire activists and organizations that fight for equality
today.

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