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What was the cultural significance of the Black Panther Party's uniform?
The black berets and leather jackets symbolized Black pride, unity, and resistance against oppression.
What role did the Black Panther Party's newspaper play in the movement?
It disseminated the party's message, promoted Black nationalism, and served as a platform for political education and community organizing.
What was the significance of the Black Panther Party's newspaper?
It served as a platform for disseminating the party's ideology, informing the community, and promoting Black empowerment.
What was the significance of the Black Panther Party's adoption of the black panther as a symbol?
It represented Black power, resistance, and the fight for self-determination.
What was the significance of the BPP's focus on education reform?
They wanted an education system that taught the true history of Black people and their role in society.
When was the Black Panther Party founded?
1966
What happened at the California State Capitol in 1967?
The Black Panther Party staged an armed protest to demonstrate their right to bear arms and protest the Mulford Act.
What happened at the BPP headquarters in Oakland in 1969?
An armed conflict occurred between the Black Panther Party members and law enforcement.
What was the significance of the Mulford Act?
A California law enacted in 1967 that repealed open carry laws, largely in response to the Black Panther Party's armed demonstrations.
When did the Free Breakfast Program start?
Late 1960s
What was the purpose of the Free Breakfast Program?
To provide free breakfasts to children in low-income Black communities.
What did the FBI do under COINTELPRO?
Targeted the BPP with surveillance, infiltration, and disruption tactics.
What was the BPP newspaper named?
"The Black Panther"
When was the Ten-Point Program created?
1966
When was the image of Black Panther Women in Oakland taken?
1968