Chapter
The Generational Gap in Perceptions of Race and Activism
1:04:04 - 1:07:43 (03:39)
The speaker discusses how there is still a generational gap when it comes to race and activism, specifically regarding perceptions of white people's role in the movement. Many on the left have a narrow focus on the Black Panther party's attitude towards white people, rather than the more revolutionary part of their program which is the survival program.
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The speaker shares about encountering generational differences in perception, particularly with his dad's skepticism towards his white friend managing his career, and embracing progress in changing stereotypes.
1:04:04 - 1:05:00 (00:56)
Summary
The speaker shares about encountering generational differences in perception, particularly with his dad's skepticism towards his white friend managing his career, and embracing progress in changing stereotypes.
ChapterThe Generational Gap in Perceptions of Race and Activism
EpisodePart One: The Bastards Who Killed the Black Panthers
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The revolutionary and successful survival program of the Black Panther Party, such as providing free breakfast to children and blood testing for sickle cell anemia, is often overlooked in discussing the party's legacy.
1:05:00 - 1:06:30 (01:30)
Summary
The revolutionary and successful survival program of the Black Panther Party, such as providing free breakfast to children and blood testing for sickle cell anemia, is often overlooked in discussing the party's legacy. The focus is often on their armed self-defense and confrontations with the police, which is only one aspect of their overall program.
ChapterThe Generational Gap in Perceptions of Race and Activism
EpisodePart One: The Bastards Who Killed the Black Panthers
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Black Panthers won the support of the community of Oakland for their breakfast program where they fed hungry school children with donations of food from businesses and individuals.
1:06:30 - 1:07:43 (01:12)
Summary
The Black Panthers won the support of the community of Oakland for their breakfast program where they fed hungry school children with donations of food from businesses and individuals. Although they resorted to strong-arming and calling out those who refused to help, their ultimate goal was to feed the children.