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B: “Hello Mr. Dixon! It’s great to meet you!” AD: “Nice to meet you as well, now what is this interview for?” B: “So this is for the BPP Legacy group’s efforts to begin the Demonstration Center here in Seattle.” AD: “Ah, okay.” B: “And, my name is Bennett, and I’m very excited to be getting to interview you today. And, just FYI, I am recording. So, this should be pretty brief, maybe 30 minutes total, at max, but…” AD: “Okay, I’m ready.” B: “Excellent. So, to start off with, c

The Seattle Black Panther Party Legacy Group is excited to announce the upcoming opening of our demonstration site of the Seattle Black Panther Party Interpretive Center in early 2026! This initial location is currently being curated and constructed in the historic Metropole building in downtown Seattle. A permanent location is being negotiated in Seattle's Historic Central District. The demonstration site will feature interactive exhibits, historical materials, and programmi

Recently Elmer Dixon, one of the cofounders of the Seattle chapter of the Black Panther Party, was invited to speak at the National...