Movement1966
Black Panther Party Founded
Huey Newton and Bobby Seale founded the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense in Oakland, California. The organization advocated for African American rights, community self-defense, and social programs including free breakfast programs for children.
Why It Matters
The Black Panther Party influenced national debates about racial justice, policing, and community empowerment, and their free breakfast program inspired the federal school breakfast program.