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Black History Month is often dismissed as a brief departure from what some consider “real” history. In reality, it plays a vital role in uncovering events, contributions, and narratives that have long been marginalized or erased. As the nation continues to grapple with its legacy of systemic racism, this observance serves as both a reminder and a reckoning. Black History Month is not merely a symbolic marker on the calendar; it exists to confront historical injustice while ho

The purpose of this article is to delineate and distinguish between the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, later becoming The Black Panther Party, founded in Oakland, California by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale in 1966 and the variety of groups which have sprung up calling themselves ‘Black Panthers’ or have otherwise invoked the powerful legacy of the organization which the SCBPP Legacy Group is working to preserve amidst community confusion and the disinformation which

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