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This book was very beautifully made. Here is the link to my gr review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5893806581

There have been several Black Panther related movies in the past few years that focus on different times and members, so it was good to read this comprehensive and accessible history of the party and its prominent members. Conflicting ideologies and a relentless suppression campaign by the government meant it would never succeed, but the lengths that the government went to to stop the organization is horrific and so blatant. (CONTINUED ➡️)

A nuanced, detailed history of the Black Panther revolutionary movement, showing the unjust circumstances leading up to its formation, its leadership troubles, its positive effects, & the considerable extent that the FBI played a role in undermining Black Panther activities through false accusations & arrests of party leaders. Anderson‘s colourful art focuses on individual people. Walker‘s text makes a complex subject clear. #comics #blackhistory

J Edgar Hoover: The Black Panther Party, without question, represents the greatest threat to the internal security of the country.

At its peak, the free breakfast program operated in nearly 40 cities, with larger cities like Los Angeles running multiple breakfast programs in different locations.

In my most recent Friday Reads video, I talk about the tagged book and more: https://youtu.be/_0APoEpj4TY

Really excited that this came at the library!