New Panther Vanguard Movement facts for kids
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New Panther Vanguard Movement
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| Chairperson | B. Kwaku Duren |
| Founders | B. Kwaku Duren Shareef Abdullah Charles "Boko" Freeman |
| Founded | October 15, 1994 |
| Dissolved | 2002(?) |
| Ideology | Anti-Imperialism Anti-Racism Anti-capitalism Intercommunalism Wealth redistribution |
| Political position | Far-left |
| Colors | Black |
The New Panther Vanguard Movement (NPVM) was a group started in South Central Los Angeles in 1994. It was first called the New African American Vanguard Movement (NAAVM). The group formed after the Los Angeles riots of 1992.
People who cared about their community, including some former members of the Black Panther Party, felt there wasn't enough leadership. They decided to create a new group. They wanted it to reflect the ideas and community spirit of the original Black Panther Party.
Why the Movement Started
In 1989, Huey P. Newton, one of the founders of the Black Panther Party, passed away. His passing made many people think more about the Black Panther Party's history. This was especially true in California, where the party first began in Oakland. Cities like Oakland and Los Angeles were very important to the party.
In the early 1990s, there was a lot of tension about race in America, especially in California. Events in 1992, like the Rodney King incident and the Latasha Harlins shooting, highlighted these issues. These events directly led to the Los Angeles riots of 1992.
Later that same year, a movie about Malcolm X was released. This also made people discuss race and the role of African Americans in society.
Forming the New Movement
The New African American Vanguard Movement (NAAVM) was formed on October 15, 1994. It started in South Central Los Angeles. Local Black community organizers created the group. Some of them were former members of the Los Angeles Black Panther Party chapter, like B. Kwaku Duren.
The group said they formed because of the 1992 Riots. They also felt there was a lack of organization within the African-American community in Los Angeles. The group was directly inspired by the Black Panther Party from the 1960s. They copied some of its ideas. They wore similar clothing and created their own version of the Black Panther Party's Ten-Point Program. They also made their own newspaper, like The Black Panther newspaper.
Changes and Dissolution
By 1996, the group adopted "Intercommunalism" as their main idea. This was a theory developed by Huey P. Newton. They also started campaigning for reparations for African Americans. Reparations are payments to make up for past wrongs.
On April 19, 1997, the New African American Vanguard Movement met with members of the New Black Panther Party. They decided to formally change their name to the New Panther Vanguard Movement. Both groups wanted to build a national Black Panther movement. They aimed to work with other "Panther-like" groups. They also wanted to have more similar practices and ideas.
The New Panther Vanguard Movement stopped operating in 2002. This happened after a fire destroyed their main office in Los Angeles. Some internal disagreements within the group also contributed to its end.
