Black Panther Party

thousands of black migrants . Jobs in the auto industry gave blacks an opportunity for work but not equal opportunity in economics . Racial tensions began in Detroit over jobs and use of public spaces . When Pearl Harbor was attacked , the industry in autos began making more bombs than cars and blacks were integrated because of the war efforts . A race war erupted in 1943 , rioting broke out with whites beating up blacks in Detroit neighborhoods . By the the time it ended , 24 blacks were dead…

Professor Palakoff explained ideology and social justice, idealogy plays a bigger role to the understanding of the film “The black panthers”. Ideology is a hierarchy in other words the dominate culture, where white privileges are encouraging, material becomes an…

When the jury selection began, the prosecution went out its way to remove any minorities on the jury. Huey Newton, the Black Panther leader, was put on trial in front of a jury of 1960’s white males. The majority had already decided to, before the trial, that Huey Newton was guilty. They either thought that Huey Newton was a cold blooded killer, or that it would weaken the Black Panther’s power. Either way, the decisions made were not based on evidence. In a modern setting, this level of…

preferred message, or what Kaepernick tried to convey to the public is that “he will use his platform to raise awareness… against police violence.” (Zirin) because "I (Colin Kaepernick) am not going to stand up and show pride for a country that oppresses black people and people of…

does it mean to be a black panther?” was the cloud hovering over the head of Zeke, the little panther from Saint Domingue. His little brother Roy slept in the hut of mud which Zeke and Roy called home. It wasn't much, but it was theirs, and they made sure to treat it like their prized possession. They didn't know their mother and father, although other panthers had told them that their parents were brave warriors who could outrun any, and jump from tree to tree. The young panther watched…

common name for a Black Panther is a panther, leopard, or jaguar. Black Panther’s scientific name is Panthera Pardus or Panthera Onca. They are known for their bright emerald eyes and black coat, but little do you know that’s not the only thing that their known for. The black panther’s top speed that it can run is 71 mph, and weighs in a range from 79lb- 350lb. They like to hunt at night so that they are camouflaged and can’t be seen by their pray or their predators. The panther Domain is…

Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime Summary In the book Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime by Ellen Prager, it begins with a small “note on the title” to enlighten readers of how the book received its’ title. She begins by explaining the books title was due to all the scientific studies of the oceans organisms and how they play their part in their environment. Although she does state the title of the book changed many times, the final decision was based off of the main goals in all sea organisms’ life; to find…

The main point of the Black Power era was the ideologies of revolutionary nationalists. The ideologies included the belief that there is a right of self- determination. In the Third World, alliances were made with white radicals, with in those relationships; black laboring would cause a leadership vanguard, and eventually through revolutionary struggle banish neo- colonial imperialists from the globe and guide an era of unprecedented gains for humanity. Humanity, as others may define kindness…

They had adopted Malcolm X’s “the ballot or the bullet” and “by any means necessary” philosophies (Black Panther Party). They were formed to defend against police brutality. To counter police brutality they accepted the armed self-defense tactics in order to protect themselves. Some Black Panthers kept an eye on police with their cameras and law books. Newton and Seale describe the meaning of the panther mascot to essentially be peaceful until provoked or put in danger. There are cases of police…

graduated high school. This was not very common for black people and was a big accomplishment. Even though he was barely literate as stated by his teachers. Huey P. Newton then taught himself to read and was literate. Oct 15 1966 Huey and Bobby Seale formed the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. The Black Panthers used military self-defense of minorities. They fought to give blacks rights and give them the freedom that they were promised. The Party was one of the first U.S. organizations…