2010 Black Panthers: Then and Now - Looking Forward - The Struggle Continues
Many former and current members of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense have gone on to lead diverse lives in every walk of life. Panther members have become everything from entrepreneurs, attorneys, doctors, service personnel, educators, and some have become a part of the political structure they sought to change. Join this colorful conversation as we examine the current state of the Panther Nation and explore the following questions:
- What are the most demanding issues of the day?
- What is the current work of the Panther Party?
- Who will join the Panther Party and Why?
Panel Participants include:
Stan Wills – Moderator
Fred Hampton, Jr. – Son of the late Fred Hampton and Chairman of the Prisoners of Conscious Committee
Akua Njeri – Black Panther and fiancé of slain leader, Fred Hampton