JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE BLACK REVOLUTION BEGINS.

  • Published In: BAVUAL: The African Heritage Magazine, 2025, v. 4, n. 4. P. 12 1 of 3

  • Database: Sociology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Jones, Kristen 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the founding and impact of the Black Panther Party (BPP), established by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale in 1966 in Oakland, California, in response to systemic racism, economic inequality, and police brutality against African Americans. Initially named the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, the organization aimed to protect black communities through armed patrols and developed a Ten-Point Program advocating for self-determination, economic justice, and community control over resources. The BPP implemented various community initiatives, including free meal programs and health services, while also facing severe repression from law enforcement and the FBI. Despite its decline by 1982, the BPP's legacy continues to influence contemporary movements for social justice and police reform. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:BAVUAL: The African Heritage Magazine. 2025/10, Vol. 4, Issue 4, p12
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2769-9110
  • Accession Number:189355138
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