Black Panthers (oct 15, 1966 – jan 1, 1982)
Description:
The Black Panther Party was an African American revolutionary party founded in Oakland, California by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale in order to protect blacks from police brutality by patrolling black neighborhoods. They eventually developed into a Marxist revolutionary group that called for the arming of all blacks and the payment of compensation from whites. They gained national publicity after they marched into the state legislature, and they spread internationally, providing community help.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 15, 1966
jan 1, 1982
~ 15 years