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When was the Black Panther founded?
The Black Panther Party were founded in Oakland, CA by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale. The group was made to teach young men to fight back and protect themselves. -
Police Officer Murdered
Huey Newton allegedly killed police officer John Frey. John Frey was shot and killed after making a traffic stop. During questioning the male suspect opened fire. John Frey died at the age of 23. -
Larger Group
SNCC merged with the Black Panther Party. They came together to make more rights for blacks. They mainly worked on voting rights for blacks. -
Police Shootout
This shootout happened 48 years ago, It happened 5.6 miles from the RNC. It was said that the police started it but it is also said by the police that it was an ambush. A hour after it started about 7 people were dead. -
More Murdered
Black Panthers killed Alex Rackley. He was shot fatally in the wetland of Milddefield, Connecticut. -
Threat
Black were considered the greatest threat to national security. This was said because Black Panthers were trying to make it so everyone had the same rights but whites didn't want that. -
New Black Panthers
New Black Panthers were founded in Dallas. Their group portrays itself as a militant expression of black power. They use non-violent protest to help improve back rights. They help try to bring all people together.
