Our Summer Reflection Series continues with Elmer Dixon, whose journey from co-founding the Seattle Black Panther Party to becoming a global DEI consultant showcases the power of activism and strategy. Elmer shares powerful stories of standing strong against racial injustice and the Black Panther Party's community work. Discover how community efforts continue to play a crucial role in the fight for racial justice and equality.

Die Standing with Elmer Dixon 

For those individuals and groups who have been the target of oppression and injustice, liberation is about finding voice to raise attention to those injustices, and at the same time centering the needs of the community.  And…it’s about adapting and evolving our work to not only involve activism but also strategy. 

Elmer Dixon’s  journey from antiracist activism to global DEI and intercultural consultant underscores the ongoing importance of addressing racial injustice and adapting strategies.

Elmer shares his experiences as a co-founder of the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party, detailing an incredible story of standing strong in the face of adversity and danger. He also recounts the often untold story of the Black Panther Party’s community work, ensuring that families and children not only had adequate food, shelter, and healthcare, but also a sense of cultural identity and pride.

Elmer's experiences with the Black Panther Party in the 1960s echo today's struggles for racial justice, highlighting the enduring fight against systemic racism and police brutality.

Elmer's subsequent metamorphosis to global DEI consultant emphasizes that all of us may need to pivot, to adapt our strategies and approaches in service of advancing the battle for equality.