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The history of the controversial Black Panther Party largely focuses on its male members. There are many classic photos of proud Black men wearing all black; they don leather jackets and berets while throwing up a Black Power fist or wielding guns. Films like
Panther and, most recently,
Judas and the Black Messiah focus on prominent men like Fred Hampton, Huey P. Newton, and Mark Clark; however, there were key women figures in the organization as well. The story of Elaine Brown, the Black Panther Party’s only chairwoman, is worthy of acknowledgement and celebration.
Early Beginnings
Elaine Brown grew up on the cusp of poverty and privilege as a North Philadelphia girl attending predominately white schools. After a brief stint at Temple University, Brown chased her songwriting dreams to Los Angeles; its where she first became involved in the burgeoning Black Power collective. In the mid to late 1960s, Black people’s desire for safety and self-sufficiency along
Published February 1, 2021 •
Updated on February 3, 2021 at 11:48 am
Published February 1, 2021 •
Updated on February 3, 2021 at 11:48 am
For the entire month of February, NBC will showcase essays about Black Americans who pioneered change in United States history during the Civil Rights Movement that led to nationwide desegregation. Pioneers include those who led local efforts to desegregate schools, professionals who forged ahead to become luminaries within their industries, and advocates who stoked the wave of change head-on in the nation s bid for racial justice and equality.
Elaine Brown, the 1st and Only Woman to Lead the Black Panther Party
Freedom, that s what we wanted. [The] power to determine the destinies of our Black communities.
Published February 1, 2021 •
Updated on February 3, 2021 at 11:47 am
Published February 1, 2021 •
Updated on February 3, 2021 at 11:47 am
For the entire month of February, NBC will showcase essays about Black Americans who pioneered change in United States history during the Civil Rights Movement that led to nationwide desegregation. Pioneers include those who led local efforts to desegregate schools, professionals who forged ahead to become luminaries within their industries, and advocates who stoked the wave of change head-on in the nation s bid for racial justice and equality.
Elaine Brown, the 1st and Only Woman to Lead the Black Panther Party
Freedom, that s what we wanted. [The] power to determine the destinies of our Black communities.
Published February 1, 2021 •
Updated on February 3, 2021 at 11:48 am
Published February 1, 2021 •
Updated on February 3, 2021 at 11:48 am
For the entire month of February, NBC will showcase essays about Black Americans who pioneered change in United States history during the Civil Rights Movement that led to nationwide desegregation. Pioneers include those who led local efforts to desegregate schools, professionals who forged ahead to become luminaries within their industries, and advocates who stoked the wave of change head-on in the nation s bid for racial justice and equality.
Elaine Brown, the 1st and Only Woman to Lead the Black Panther Party
Freedom, that s what we wanted. [The] power to determine the destinies of our Black communities.
Published February 1, 2021 •
Updated on February 3, 2021 at 8:47 am
Published February 1, 2021 •
Updated on February 3, 2021 at 8:47 am
For the entire month of February, NBC will showcase essays about Black Americans who pioneered change in United States history during the Civil Rights Movement that led to nationwide desegregation. Pioneers include those who led local efforts to desegregate schools, professionals who forged ahead to become luminaries within their industries, and advocates who stoked the wave of change head-on in the nation s bid for racial justice and equality.
Elaine Brown, the 1st and Only Woman to Lead the Black Panther Party
Freedom, that s what we wanted. [The] power to determine the destinies of our Black communities.