Huey P. Newton's Black Panther Party

In 1966, the Black Panther Party was founded by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale to prevent police brutality against African Americans in Oakland, California. Around this time, after the landmark United States Supreme Court ruled the Brown v. Board of Education case, which stated that the segregation of schools were unconstitutional, African Americans continued to face poverty and economic inequality. They helplessly strived for community improvement and equal human rights and tried to find an effective way to do so. The Black Panther Party continuously protested how discriminatory police practices were affecting African American communities. They are known for their use of arms and techniques to protect themselves and were labeled as a “threat …show more content…
10) Land, bread, housing, education, clothing, justice, peace and community control of modern industry” (Trueman).
This was outlined to reach the goals of serving the community. In addition, written in one of his essays called “To Die for the People”, Huey Newton stated that the ten point plan was basically what the black community has been asking for (Trueman). He continued to stand out as a leader in the Black Panther Party due to the fact that he was always thinking of providing those who desired equality. In addition, Newton focused on transforming Oakland, California. He announced that the Black Panther Party will help through “Survival Programs” to help change the community for the better. For example, the Black Panther Party created a program called “Free Breakfast for Children”. Children in schools were being fed every day which is a positive step in recreating the community. Also, the George Jackson Free Medical Clinic and the Oakland Community Learning Center were developed by Newton which benefitted the African American families in many ways due to the fact that they lacked help from the government (Discover the Networks