Black Panthers

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Summary

Origin:

  • Founded in 1966 by Huey P. Newton and others who were reacting to the assassination of Malcolm X
  • Were inspired by Marxist and Socialist ideas
  • goals

Chronology:

  • Significant events & actions
  • watershed moments
  • turning points and phases of the organization

Significant People:

  • individuals both inside the organization and out who impacted it’s course

Outcomes/Long Term Effects on U.S. Culture:

References:

External links:

Black Panther Party Platform and Program, October 1966. Reproduced in History Resource Center. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale.

    http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/HistRC/