Black Panthers at 50: Why did you join the Black Panthers?

Why did you join the Black Panthers?

Bobby Seale, Co-Founder, Black Panther Party
Ericka Huggins, Black Panther Party, 1967-1981
Billy X Jennings, Black Panther Party, 1968-1972
David Levinson, Physician
M. Gayle Dickson aka Asali, Black Panther Party, 1970-1976
Saturu Ned aka James Mott, Black Panther Party, 1968-1981

This video features Black Panther Party members and young activists, artists, poets, and community advocates answering questions and reflecting on the Black Panther’s legacy and its resonance with today. It was created for the exhibition, All Power to the People: Black Panthers at 50 at the Oakland Museum of California from October 8, 2016-February 26, 2017.

Video produced by Bread and Butter Films, 2016.

Thanks to Andrew Black, Ray Day, Jeff Marrs, Herb Ferrette and Kevin Jones.