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Biographical / Historical
Related Materials
Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: The Black Panther Newspapers
Creator:
Newton, Huey P.
Creator:
Seale, Bobby, 1936-
Creator:
Black Panther Party
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2022.044
Physical Description:
11 boxes
Physical Description:
11.92 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1967-1980
Abstract: This collection contains over 400 newspaper issues from 1967 to 1980, organized by the Black Panther Party(BPP). The newspaper
covers a variety of topics, from community to global events. It was also used to distribute information of the BPP's ideologies
and their support for different groups fighting oppression.
Language of Material:
English
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Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
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Scope and Contents
The Black Panther Newspaper Collection (1967-1980) contains 10 boxes and 10.83 linear feet of newspaper. With over 400 issues,
the Black Panther Newspaper covers a variety of topics, from community service to global events. The newspaper was also used
to distribute information of the Black Panther Party's (BPP) ideologies and any events or services that they would have had.
It was often used to gather support for protests or for members that had become political prisoners. Covering topics such
as in Vol. 3 No.10, "Free the Latino Seven," seven Latino brothers were being accused of killing a San Francisco Cop, or the
interview in Vol. 7 No. 28, between Elaine Brown and the recently released Angela Davis; the BPP expressed the support and
solidarity for the brothers, brown people, and all intersectional groups. This collection is arranged chronologically.
Biographical / Historical
The Black Panther Party (BPP) was co-founded in 1966 by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale in Oakland, California. Inspired by
those like Malcom X, Chairman Mao Tse-Tung of the Communist Party of China, and the book "The Wretched of the Earth" by the
Martiniquan psychiatrist Frantz Fanon. The BPP, unlike the typically peaceful Civil Rights protestors, were a militant group
and believed that violence, or the potential of violence, was necessary. The Panthers were originally founded on the importance
of self-defense and working together to monitor the treatment of African Americans by the police department. They began as
a community organization before they quickly became a national party that not only focused on the rights of American American
communities but other national and international oppressed communities as well. The Black Panther Party ended their operations
in 1982, although various alumni groups continue to exist.
The Black Panther Newspaper began its publication in 1967 by Newton and Seale. It originally began as a local four page weekly
newsletter before it became a national publication a year after the first printing. It was also known as The Black Panther
Intercommunal News Service, the Black Panther Community News Service, and the Black Community News Service. The newspaper
was the main publication of the BPP and played a major role in the rise of their international recognition. After thirteen
years of publications, the Black Panther Newspaper's final print was issued on September 16, 1980.
Related Materials
For related material see: "Black Panther Publications and Related Articles" collection, SPC.2022.032; "Civil Rights Collection"
SPC.2022.009; "Selma, Alabama Civil Rights Movement Collection" SPC.2019.036; "Malcolm X Photograph" collection SPC.2020.009;
and others.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
African American newspapers
African Americans -- Politics and government
Anti-racism
Racism
Activism