Black Panthers
Who are the founders of the Black Panthers?
Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton
When was Bobby Seale born?
October 22, 1936
When was Huey P. Newton born?
February 17, 1942
What was the original purpose for creating the Black Panthers?
To challenge police brutality against the African-American communities.
Who was he inspired by?
Malcom X
Where did he meet Bobby Seale?
Merritt College
When was the Black Panthers Created?
October 15, 1966
What was his slogan?
¨Freedom by any means necessary.¨
What did he intended the purpose to be for the Black Panthers?
Self-Defense
Where was the Black Panthers founded?
Oakland, California
Why did the Organization decline?
Internal tensions, deadly shootouts, and FBI counterintelligence activities.