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Black Panthers Timeline
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By Adolfo Susano
Black Panthers Timeline
1966
Founders, Bobby Seale and Huey Newton, created the Black Panthers Party for Self Defense. They based the party on the Ten Point Program which wanted to have full employment and equal opportunities.
1966
1967
May 2, 1967
The Black Panthers marched into the State Capitol in order to protest a law that would restrict the right to bear arms.
This led to Goverener Ronald Reagan banning having loaded guns in public.
1967
Place
US Captiol
Place
1968
Following the shootout between Panther Minister of Defense, Huey Newton and Oakland Police which proved the corrupution of the police, many protested to free Huey
1968
Result
This trial and public attention allowed for people to notice the injustice against African Americans
Result
Free Breakfast Program
The Free Breakfast Program for Childern was launched at St Augustine Esiscopal Church in order to provide free breakfast to African American childern.
Free Breakfast Program
Black Panthers, Seale and Elaine Brown decided to run for Oakland mayor and City Council
June 24, 1972
1972
Result
Both Candidates did not win the election which reduced their influence
Result
Expansion
1973
September 1973
The Black Panther were able to open the Oakland Community School which allowed for 150 childern to attend.
1973
1982
The End of the Black Panthers
With the pressure of the US Government, COINTELPRO, the FBI and internal struggles, the Black Panthers were forced to dissolve
Even though the Black Panthers fought for Black Power, it ultimately ended with the dissolution of the group
1982
1983-
With the dissolution of the Black Panthers, it still had a massive impact on many political groups such as New Black Panthers Group which was the continuation.
Other groups such as the Yellow Panthers(Vietnamese National Liberation Front) were inspired by these groups.
1983-
Sources
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/history-behind-yellow-peril-supports-black-power-why-some-find-n1228776
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Black-Panther-Party/Legacy
https://www.sutori.com/en/story/black-panthers-timeline--mk4x5qqxfpzbHcpZsAQAutkw
https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/new-black-panther-party