Founding and Ideology
What year was the Black Panther Party founded?
1966
What was the Black Panther Party's stance on police brutality?
The Black Panther Party was strongly opposed to police brutality.
Where grew Huey Newton up?
Oakland, California
PhD
Highest acadamic degree
Who were the founders of the Black Panther Party?
Huey Newton and Bobby Seale
What was the first point of the 10-point-program?
Freedom
We want the power to determine the destiny of our Black and oppressed communities.
In which academic area did Huey Newton earn a PhD?
Social philosophy
movement
A group of people with same interests who work together to achieve a common goal.
What community-based social programs were organized by the movement? (name 2)
Free breakfast programs for children, health clinics, and legal aid programs to address the economic and social needs of African American communities
List the main problems that the Black Panther Party wanted to solve.
systemic racism, police brutality, and economic inequality
Why and how long was Huey Newton in prison?
6 months, because of tax fraud
Civil Rights
Civil rights are guarantees of equal social opportunities and equal protection under the law, regardless of race, religion, or other personal characteristics.