The Black Panther Party was a revolutionary political organization founded in 1966 that advocated for the rights of African Americans and fought against police brutality and inequality.
Related terms
Civil Rights Movement: The Civil Rights Movement refers to a series of social movements in the United States during the mid-1950s to late 1960s, aiming to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans.
Huey Newton: Huey Newton was one of the co-founders of the Black Panther Party and played a significant role in its formation and ideology.
Revolutionary: A revolutionary is someone who seeks radical change or reform by challenging existing systems or structures. In this context, members of the Black Panther Party were seen as revolutionaries advocating for change within society.