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The Black Panther Party and the Transition to Black Power – w/ Robyn C. Spencer and Jakobi Williams

The Black Panther Party and the Transition to Black Power – w/ Robyn C. Spencer and Jakobi Williams

FromTeaching Hard History


The Black Panther Party and the Transition to Black Power – w/ Robyn C. Spencer and Jakobi Williams

FromTeaching Hard History

ratings:
Length:
91 minutes
Released:
Mar 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The history of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense can help us understand the transition from civil rights to Black Power, as well as contemporary issues like mass incarceration. From the Ten-Point Platform to survival programs, historian Robyn C. Spencer outlines key aspects of the party’s revolutionary ideology, grassroots activism and community service. And historian Jakobi Williams joins to share valuable classroom insights. Visit the enhanced episode transcript for additional classroom resources about teaching the Black Panther Party and the transition from Civil Rights to Black Power. ADD LINK 1 FROM SHOW:  ADD LINK 2 FROM SHOW:  Our latest Spotify playlist has even more Movement Music inspired by this episode.  And Educators! Get a professional development certificate for listening to this episode—issued by Learning for Justice. Listen for the special code word, then visit tolerance.org/podcastpd.
Released:
Mar 30, 2021
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Podcast episode

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