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1966

The Black Panther Party is founded

Huey Newton and Bobby Seale form the party for self-defense and community programs.

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October 15, 1966
The Black Panther Party is founded
Huey Newton and Bobby Seale form the party for self-defense and community programs.
June 16, 1966
The call for "Black Power"
Stokely Carmichael popularizes the slogan during the Meredith March.

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