Revolutionary Black Panther Party facts for kids
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Revolutionary Black Panther Party
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| Leader | Alli Muhammad |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Preceded by | Black Panther Party (contested by former BPP members) |
| Ideology | Black nationalism African-Centered Marxism-Leninism |
| Political position | Far-left |
| Colors | Red, black, green |
The Revolutionary Black Panther Party (RBPP) is a group in the United States. It is a black nationalist organization, which means it focuses on the idea that Black people are a distinct nation and should work together for their own progress. The RBPP also follows ideas from Marxism-Leninism, which is a political and economic theory.
The RBPP says it carries on the work of the original Black Panther Party (BPP). The BPP was an important group from the 1960s that worked for civil rights and Black liberation.
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Understanding the RBPP's History
The Revolutionary Black Panther Party was started in 1992. The group states its main goals are to "protect and defend our people." They aim to stand against harm and unfair treatment towards people of African descent.
The RBPP sees itself as a continuation of the first Black Panther Party. That original group was active in the United States between 1966 and 1982. The leader of the RBPP is Alli Muhammad. He grew up with the original BPP.
Muhammad explains that being raised as a "Panther cub" deeply influenced him. He says these early experiences shaped him in ways that cannot be erased. He believes this maturity lives on in the RBPP's work for change.
Protests in St. Louis
The RBPP started what they call the "Armed Black Human Rights Movement." They also held "Armed Freedom Rides" and an "Armed Human Rights March." These events involved people carrying weapons.
They marched through a part of St. Louis, Missouri, called the Central West End. According to Alli Muhammad, these marches were to honor Black victims. These victims included Michael Brown, Alton Sterling, Angelo Brown, and Darren Seals.
Demonstrations in Milwaukee
In 2016, the RBPP held protests in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Members carried guns during these demonstrations. They were protesting what they called "genocide" against African Americans. They believed this was happening because of actions by law enforcement.
The RBPP asked for the leaders of Milwaukee to step down. They called for the resignation of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Police Chief Ed Flynn.
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