For the Panthers, everything was political, including art and entertainment. Music offered an important outlet for expressing the realities of Black Americans’ despair as well as capturing the hope of the movement. I’ve created a Spotify playlist for Revolution in Our Time, covering pieces from the civil rights era and from today. Here are few… Read more »
September 2020
Point #1: Freedom and Self-Determination
The quest for freedom and self-determination has been at the forefront of Black political discourse for over a century. Self-determination means having the opportunity to make decisions for yourself, which is one of the most important aspects of freedom. In the case of Black communities, the idea of self-determination means being able to control institutions… Read more »
About This Site
Kekla at the Oakland Museum of California during the BPP 50th Anniversary Celebration
Throughout 2020-2021, we’ll be putting up new content as we count down to the book release of Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party’s Promise to the People. Thereafter, the site will exist as a resource for readers who want to learn more about the Black Panther Party and their ongoing legacy.