The Misunderstood Visionary Behind the Black Panther Party
Huey P. Newton has been mythologized and maligned since his murder 34 years ago. His family and friends offer an intimate look inside his life and mind
The Controversial Gay Priest Who Brought Vigilante Justice to San Francisco’s Streets
In response to anti-gay violence, the Reverend Raymond Broshears formed the Lavender Panthers, an armed self-defense group, in 1973
Two Men Wrongfully Convicted of Killing Malcolm X Are Exonerated After 55 Years
Muhammad A. Aziz and Khalil Islam, who each served more than 20 years of a life sentence, had always maintained their innocence
Mini Museum Honoring the Black Panther Party Will Debut on Juneteenth
A pop-up exhibition dedicated to the Black power organization is set to open in Oakland, California, on June 19
The True History Behind ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’
Shaka King’s upcoming film dramatizes Black Panther leader Fred Hampton’s betrayal by an FBI informant
The Rank and File Women of the Black Panther Party and Their Powerful Influence
A portrait taken at a “Free Huey” rally defines the female force that both supported and propelled the movement
Black Panther Co-Founder Elbert ‘Big Man’ Howard Dies at 80
Howard was a key Panther organizer and played an important role in community activism
The Black Panthers Were Founded 50 Years Ago, and Their Influence Hasn’t Waned
Group founder Bobby Seale reflects on the Panthers’ iconic Ten-Point Program