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50 years later, Black Panthers look back at party’s founding
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50 years later, Black Panthers look back at party’s founding

Posted on 10/21/16 by russellperkinsproductions

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Black Panthers emerged from this gritty Northern California city 50 years ago, declaring to a nation in turmoil a new party dedicated to defending African-Americans against police brutality and protecting the right of a downtrodden people to determine their own future. In the group’s short life, it launched an ambitious … Continue reading →

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