From 1966, when the Black Panther Party was founded in Oakland by Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton, until it was disbanded in 1982, it established itself as a power in Black communities across the U.S. Now, the time for recognizing the Panthers’ true legacy may finally be here.
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Read MoreThe City’s of Oakland, Berkeley and Richmond all unanimously adopted resolutions urging the National Park Service to conduct a reconnaissance survey to determine the appropriateness of a National Park Service unit to recognize the historical significance and contributions of the Black Panther Party.
The resolutions also urge President Biden to utilize the results of the survey to establish a National Park unit including a Visitors Center and Museum through the Antiquities Act. These are the first three cities in the United States to adopt such resolutions.
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Read MoreOakland has renamed a street after Black Panther Party co-founder Dr. Huey P. Newton -- who established numerous community support programs, medical clinics, food banks, and a newspaper.
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