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.
Sources
The Black Panther Party: Challenging police and promoting Social Change. National Museum of African American History and Culture. (2020, August 23). https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/black-panther-party-challenging-police-and-promoting-social-change
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