6h 11min, oct 11, 1966 y - Black Panthers
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Founded by Huey p. Newton and Bobby Seale. The Black Panthers became a symbol of young militant African Americans. The Black Panthers organized armed patrols of urban neighborhoods to protect people from police abuse. They also created antipoverty programs, such as free breakfasts for poor African American children. The Black Panthers gained national attention when they entered the state capitol in Sacramento carrying shotguns and wearing black leather jackets and berets to protest their right to bear arms.Added to timeline:
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6h 11min, oct 11, 1966 y
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~ 59 years ago