60 years of Black Power in Oakland. āš¾ In 1968, members of the Black Panther Party gathered on the steps of the Alameda County Courthouse during the trial of co-founder Huey P. Newton.ā
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Photographed by Lonnie Wilson, this image captures a moment in the Partyās early history, when Black Panthers organized in Oakland to challenge systems of oppression, defend their communities, and build power.ā
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Six decades after the Partyās founding, its history remains an important part of Oaklandās story. Explore photographs, artifacts, and firsthand accounts in the Black Power section of the Gallery of California History at OMCA. See videos featuring former Black Panther Party members, including Tarika Lewis, Bobby Seale, and Ericka Huggins reflecting on the Black Panther Party legacy. Listen to exclusive
@bloombergconnects audio to learn how the Panthers' community survival programs were an expression of their love for their community. ā
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