10 Lesser-Known Facts About The Black Panther Party

The Black Panther Party, originally the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, was established in Oakland, California, in 1966 by Bobby Seale and Huey Newton. The party was set up to act as a defense against the corrupt police in African-American neighborhoods. By the end of 1968, the Black Panthers had established around 38 chapters across […]

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