Black Panther Movement Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Who were the founders of the Black Panther movement?
A
Bobby Seale and Huey Newton
2
Q
What is the Black Panther movement’s full name and what does it reveal?
A
‘Black Panther Party for Self-Defence’
- Social political context: ongoing violence against blacks
- New tactics: to fight back
3
Q
What was the image of Black Panthers?
A
Striking and successful image
- Afro haircuts
- Black leather jackets
- Black berets
- Sunglasses
- Guns
4
Q
What was the Black Panther movement fuelled by?
A
- Racism
- Classism
5
Q
Why were the Black Panthers prepared to work with white radical groups?
A
- Socialist dimension
- Anti-capitalist
- Anti-establishment
6
Q
What did the 10-Point Programme reflect?
A
- Anger at violence carried out by whites, especially the police
- Some unrealistic demands (e.g. releasing all blacks ffom jail, all-black juries within own community)
- Some socialist-inspired demands (e.g. jobs, housing)
7
Q
In what ways were the Black Panthers successful?
A
- Organised medical clinics to give blacks free healthcare
- Provided free shoes
- Ran classes on black history
- Ran breakfast clubs
- Encouraged co-operation between black groups to reduce violence
8
Q
How was money for projects rasied?
A
- Donations mainly from black businesses
- Theft
