Entity: BLACK-PANTHER
A member of a Black revolutionary organization that fought for racial equality and justice in the United States from 1966 to 1982.
BLACK-PANTHER
Etymology
The term 'Black Panther' originated as the name of a militant African American organization, the Black Panther party, active in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Definition
A Black Panther is a member of the Black Panther party, which fought for racial equality and justice in the United States from 1966 to 1982. The organization aimed to advance the rights of Black people through radical means.
Historical Context
The Black Panther party was founded in 1966 by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale in Oakland, California. It was known for its advocacy of armed self-defense against police brutality and its community social programs.
Cultural Significance
The Black Panther party had a significant impact on the Civil Rights Movement and the fight for racial equality in the United States. It inspired many African Americans to stand up against oppression and fight for their rights.
Related Concepts
'Panther' is also used to refer to a black leopard, a large wild cat found in Africa and Asia. In the United States, 'panthers' are mountain lions.
See Also
A member of a militant African American organization, the Black Panther party, active in the 1960s and early 1970s, formed to work for the advancement of the rights of Black people, often by radical means.