Black Panther Party: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As Panther Party • Black Panther Party for Self-Defense
Date 1966 - c. 1980
Areas Of Involvement African Americans
Related People Fred HamptonBobby SealeHuey P. NewtonMumia Abu-JamalEldridge Cleaver

Did You Know?

  • The average age of a Black Panther member was quite young, around 20 years old.
  • The Black Panther Party established more than 60 community assistance programs including medical services, free clothing and shoes, legal aid instruction, and a predecessor to Head Start.
  • Black leather jackets, afros, and black berets were the unofficial uniform of the Black Panther Party.

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