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Oldest of 3 Children
Bobby seal was born on this date, and he was the oldest of three children. This made Bobby realize that there was going to be a lot of responsibility in his life, and shaped him to become a better leader. -
Joining the U.S Airforce
Sometime during the 1955's, Bobby Seale joined the U.S Airforce, but was discharged in 1959 for altercation with a superior officer about something that was out of order. This made Seale realize that even in the most professional places, things aren't equal. I can connect to this because I thought I wanted to join the army, but after I did more research I didn't anymore. -
Meeting Huey Newton
Seale met Newton during a protest against hte Kennedy Administration Blockade at Cuba. Huey and him were both for equal rights for everyone, and they were both active protestors. This made Seale realize that some people have the same goal as him, and that he can make more connections. -
Black Panther Party Organization
By this date, Seale and Newton realized that they can do something about the inequallity, but they didn't agree with nonvilolent protests. This made Seale realize that he can take charge, and let other people know his beliefs. -
Black Panther Party Itentions
The Black Panther Party was originally created to protect the community of Oakland from the rascist police, the groups reputation grew from the community itself. Eventually, the Black Panther Party became a new vioce in the Civil Right Movement. This showed that Seale and Newton had the audacity to stand up for what they believe in. I can relate to this because I also stand up for what I believe in. -
Seize the Time: The story of the Black Panther
During this time, Seale decided that a public account of the Black Panther Party history was needed, so he wrote a book called "Seize the Time: The Story of the Black Panther and Huey P. Newton." This shaped the way the public thought and knew about the Party at the time, and help it's publicity grow. The book was published in 1970. I connected to this because I love to read and write, and I would want to do it even more if it could make a difference in equality. -
Arrested for Protesting
This year, Seale was arrested for protesting at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He and 7 other people known as the Chicago Seven, were tried for conspiracy to incite riots that resulted in Seale going to jail for 4 years. -
Bobby Seale running for Mayor
Bobby Seale ran for mayor of Oakland, and came second out of the 9 canidates that ran for it. Eventually, he got bored of politics and reverted to writing. -
Bobby Seale Book Spree
Bobby Seale wrote a total of 3 books, his first book I already mentioned, the Lonely Ranger, and Barbeques with Bobby.
