The Black Panther Party is formed

October 15

On October 15, 1966, the Black Panther Party was formed in Oakland, California.

The Black Panther Party was formed by notable civil rights and political activists Huey Newton and Bobby Seale. The Black Panther Party was a black power organization that sought to uplift and protect black communities and families by focusing on social reform and community initiatives.


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