Black Power and the Panthers Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What was Black Power?
A
A movement that promotes black rights nd independence
2
Q
Who were the Black Panthers?
A
one of the big political parties
3
Q
What was their goal?
A
to end police brutality
4
Q
What did they promote?
A
education and they ha food banks in Black communities
5
Q
Why did it end?
A
Because their leader Huey Newton went to jail for stabbing a man multiple times and many people in the party started drug dealing and exporting money
6
Q
How did they help Black communities?
A
They helped with transportation, education, food, dentist, clinics, self defense
7
Q
Were they targeted by police?
A
Yes
