Founders
Who co-founded the Black Panther Party ?
A. Angela Smitt
B. Bobby Seal
C. Ericka Huggins
Bobby Seal, he was an African American activist who disapproved of the nonviolent civil rights movement, to advocate for self-defense. Later on, Seale devoted more effort to help change issues from within the system.
What city was the Black Panther party founded in?
A. Dallas, Texas
B. Oakland, California
C. Bakersfield, California
Oakland, California
What female leader served as an editor of the Black Panther newspaper?
A. Erika Huggins
B. Angela Smitt
C. Elaine Brown
Elaine Brown, she's an American activist, writer, and former leader of the Black Panther Party. She was well known for becoming the first and only woman to chair the party in 1974, she helped expand programs, while advocating for women's rights.
What free community service program provided basic health care?
A. Medicaid Expansion Program
B. Free Health Clinics
C. Medical Assistance Program
Free Health Clinics
These Two men co-founded the party in 1966?
A. Bobby Seal and Malcom X
B. Bobby Seal and DeRay McKesson
C. Bobby Seal and Huey Newton
Huey Newton and Bobby Seal, they met while both attending Merritt College, and they both had a goal to fight police brutality and advocate for African American rights.
What program help offer free breakfast to children
A. Free Breakfast for children Program
B. No Child Hunger Act
C. Children's Healthcare Program
Free Breakfast for children Program
Who was the Chairman of the Illinois chapter and was assassinated in 1969?
A. Huey Newton
B. John Lewis
C. Fred Hampton
Fred Hampton, he was a leader and was seen as a key figure for the Black Panthers, he was known for uniting diverse groups and advocating for racial and economic justice.
What did the 10-point program want to end?
A. Police Brutality
B. Military Draft Expansion
C. Environmental Regulations
Police Brutality
Why was the Black Panther Party Made?
A. Encourage Violence
B. Self-Defense
C. Non-violent Civil obedience
Self-Defense, The Black Panther Party emphasized self-defense because African Americans faced frequent police violence and had couldn't protect themselves. By legally arming themselves against police they were able to stand up for their rights.
What year was the Black Panther Party Founded?
A. 1947
B.1966
C.1974
1966
What female Panther became known for her work in education and prison reform?
A. Erika Huggins
B. Daisy Bates
C. Unita Blackwell
Ericka Huggins is a human rights activist, educator, and former leader in the Black Panther Party. She became known after being falsely imprisoned for two years, which shaped her commitment to social justice and education.
The Panther believed in self-protection and legally carried what weapon?
A. Knives
B. Pepper Spray
C. Guns
Guns
The Black Panther Party was inspired by what leader who supported Black Nationalism?
A. MLK
B. Malcom X
C. Julian Bond
Malcom X, The Black Panther Party was inspired by Malcolm X's philosophy of Black empowerment, self-reliance, and justifiable violence.
What secret program did the FBI create to target the Panthers?
A. COINTELPRO
B. Operation Paperclip
C. Federal Loyalty Program
COINTELPRO (Counter Intelligence Program), was a secret FBI program aimed at disrupting civil rights groups to put and end to them.
Who served as the Minster of Culture and was known for his artwork and posters?
A. Lamar Smith
B. Jesse Jackson
C. Emory Douglas
Emory Douglas, he was the artist of the Black Panther Party. He used striking imagery to emphasize issues like police brutality and racial injustice.
Black Panther Party inspired what recent movement that also focuses on Black Lives?
A. Black Lives Matter
C. March for Our Lives
D. Me Too Movement
Black Lives Matter movement