Black Panther Party Founded: Newton and Seale in Oakland
Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale launch the Black Panther Party to patrol police actions in Oakland, directly challenging systemic racism through armed self-defense. This bold move sparks a nationwide surge in community programs like free breakfasts for children while prompting federal agencies to intensify their surveillance and disruption of the group.
October 15, 1966
60 years ago
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Boson devient roi de Bourgogne.
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Henri Ier est reconnu duc de Normandie.
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