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... Of the latter, the Black Panther Party is one of the most intriguing. The Black Panther Party rose to prominence almost immediately after its formation, and within a few years spread around the globe. ... He grew up in the ghettoes and lived a life similar to the other black youths in ghettoes around the country. ... It was here that they formed the political and social philosophies that would later shape the Black Panther Party. ... Newton and Bobby Seale developed the Black Panther Party. ... A unified membership was also very important to the success of the Panthers. ... The party was quick to begin activities, and in December 1966, proclaims Calloway, the Black Panthers aroused excitement in Oakland, California by picking up the gun and patrolling the police. They attempted to explain to anyone who would listen that legal patrols of police was a first step in improving the condition of black life. ... This was a direct attack on the activities and rapidly growing influence of the Panthers. In response to debate on this bill, Newton issued the famous Executive Mandate Number One, in which he noted that black people have begged, prayed, petitioned and demonstrated, among other things, to get the racist power structure to right the wrongs which have historically been perpetrated against Black people.
Approximate Word count = 851 Approximate Pages = 3.4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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