Alli Muhammad facts for kids

Alli Muhammad is an African-American doctor and psychologist. He is also a political activist who started a group called the the Revolutionary Black Panther Party. This group was officially named in 1992. It aims to continue the work of the original Black Panther Party from 1966.

Early Life and Family Background

Alli Muhammad was born in Gondar, Ethiopia. His father was a medical doctor from Afro-Caribbean and African-American backgrounds. His mother was also a medical doctor from Ethiopia. Both of his parents were members of the original Black Panther Party. They raised Alli Muhammad to believe in the ideas of the Black Panther Party. They also made sure he took part in the group's community programs.

Muhammad's parents taught him about socialism and pan-africanism. These ideas focus on fairness for everyone and unity among people of African descent.

Education and Medical Training

Muhammad studied medicine at the University of Tripoli in Libya. He earned his first medical degree there. He then continued his medical studies at The University of KwaZulu-Natal. There, he earned another medical degree in neurology, which is the study of the brain and nervous system.

Besides his medical degrees, Muhammad also has two PhD degrees in psychology. He also holds a master's degree in military science.

Leading the Revolutionary Black Panther Party

Alli Muhammad is the leader of the Revolutionary Black Panther Party. He says the main goal of his group is to "feed, clothe, shelter, train & defend black people." He also states they stand up for the "human rights of black people."

The Revolutionary Black Panther Party has many local groups, called chapters. There are over 34 chapters in the United States. They also have several chapters in other countries around the world. Muhammad helps run schools, medical centers, and community programs. These programs are in the US and globally. In January 2022, a new chapter was opened in the Bahamas.

Activism for Human Rights

As an activist, Muhammad has worked to protect the human rights of black people. Through the Revolutionary Black Panther Party, he has organized several events. These include marches and "Human Rights Tribunals." These events aim to bring attention to issues and demand justice.

For example, Muhammad and the group's Milwaukee chapter marched in the snow. They marched in front of the Milwaukee Police precinct. They were demanding justice for people who died in police-involved incidents in Wisconsin.

Muhammad and the Revolutionary Black Panther Party have also marched in other cities. They have held "Human Rights Tribunals" to address various issues. For instance, they marched in Valdosta, Georgia. This was to ask for the reopening of the Kendrick Johnson case. They also raised awareness about other local and state issues.