oct 15, 1966 - Black Panthers Formed Oct. 15, 1966
Description:
The Black Panthers Party was a political organization founded to challenge police brutality against the African American community. The members of the party were dressed in black berets and black leather jackets. They organized armed-citizen patrols of Oakland and other U.S cities. The organization declined as a result of internal tensions.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 15, 1966
Now
~ 58 years ago