Black Panthers

Question 1

The black panthers

Answer 1

Set up October 1966 by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale
Large, feared black power group who believed themselves to be misunderstood
Attracted media attention

Question 2

Black Panthers Sacramento protest

Answer 2

The went to the state capitol in Sacramento carrying guns to protest against a proposed law to stop people openly carrying guns.
The sight of armed black men made state news

Question 3

Black Panther’s beliefs

Answer 3

Believed white authorities didn’t care for black people and wanted black officials to support them
Were willing to cooperate with white people

Question 4

Details of the Black Panthers

Answer 4

Originally called “The Black Panther Party for self defense”
Each group had a version of the ten point program (source D p67)
Uniform consisted of black beret, black trousers and black leather jacket
Many groups acted as police forces

Question 5

How Black Panthers helped communities

Answer 5

Patrolled streets to protect black people
“Rainbow coallitions”
Pressed for better infrastructure in ghettos
Ran breakfast clubs, medical clinics, courses on black history and citizen’s rights and gave out free shoes
Carried weapons and tape recorders

Question 6

Rainbow coallitions

Answer 6

The black panthers encouraged other non-white gangs to cooperate

Question 7

Black Panthers’ achievements

Answer 7

Improved ghetto conditions
Improved many lives

Question 8

Where did the Black Panthers’ money come from?

Answer 8

Some came from black businesses and some from robbing banks
Many panthers deliberately provoked the police to engage in shootouts

Question 9

Black Panther events of 1967

Answer 9

July 1967- california bans carrying guns in public places
October 1967- Huey injured in a shootout and charged with murder. Panthers start “free Huey” which creates publicity

Question 10

Span of the Black Panther Movement

Answer 10

By late 1968, 25 cities had black panther groups but there were never more than 2000 Panthers