Crews | Day 2 | Black Panther Party

"The Black Panther Party may indeed be history, but the forces that gave rise to it are not.

“They wait, for the proper season, to arise again."  - Mumia Abu-Jamal

Throw your fist in the air and get ready to march, because Day 2 of Black History Bootcamp kicks off with an exposé into one of the most influential crews of our time, The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense.

Perhaps no other crew in history had so much cultural influence, or impact on our politics, or instilled so much fear in our government, as the youngsters from West Oakland. J Edgar Hoover called them the “greatest threat” to the internal security of the country, and their 10 point plan and 35 survival programs, became the blueprint for every Black liberation movement that was to follow.

You think you know, but on today’s walk we will dig deep into the origin story of founders Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale. We will break down the strategy of the movement. Explore the relationships that are central to the story, and talk about the enduring legacy of their work from fashion to the Free Breakfast Program.

Bigger than superheroes, this is the real story of The Black Panther Party.

Disclaimer: We do not own the rights to the music or speech excepts reference or played during this broadcast. You can find original content that was referenced or played here:

Say It Loud | James Brown:

https://open.spotify.com/track/5h8ve1B7Gr3k4W0WXAgLxE?si=e3c1490edefa4aa1

The Ghetto | Too $hort:

https://open.spotify.com/track/3B6WDceNe6lUQnczntRIuf?si=aae685242edb4d31