Former Black Panther Party members gathered at the California Museum to share reflections on the organization’s legacy and lasting impacts, while also encouraging continued activism and community service to honor the BPP’s legacy.
Tag: Black Panther Party
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The Past Is the Future: Why Black Policy Infrastructure Is the Key to Lasting Change
Black policy infrastructure is crucial for advancing political and economic freedom, and institutions such as the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies have been instrumental in developing and supporting Black political leaders for decades.
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The Fight for Free School Meals: What’s at Stake for Black Students
The Free Breakfast for School Children Program, started by the Black Panther Party in 1969, has influenced the School Breakfast Program and the Community Eligibility Provision, making it easier for low-income students to access free school meals, but critics argue that scaling back these programs would further heighten racial and economic disparities.
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Death of the Reverend’s Sons; The Police Murder of the Johnson Brothers
As its 50th anniversary approaches, the Weekly explores the details regarding the police murder of George and Johnny Johnson. The two Black students of T.W. Browne Middle School were killed by then-Dallas Police Officer Robert Ross in a so-called “attempted robbery.” The boys were the sons of religious leader Rev. George Alvin Johnson Sr., who later organized efforts to ensure justice following their deaths. But despite protest and an organized campaign, a suspected cover-up might’ve allowed the boys’ killer to escape accountability.
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May it Please The Court: Sister Prosecutors Walk With Lady Justice
Black women are leading the fight for justice in the US, with seven Black women elected prosecutors in Georgia, two Attorneys General, and two Vice Presidents, all breaking barriers and advancing a progressive vision for American justice.
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Dallas activists push to rename College Park after Black Panther leader
By Raven Jordan A group of Dallas activists are working to rename College Park after a late Black Panther member and community organizer. Friends and Family of Fahim J. Minkah […]