West, Cornel
The Black Panther Party: Service to the People Programs
- ISBN 13:
- 9780826343949
- author:
- West, Cornel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of New Mexico Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 170
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Black studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Black Panther Party Service to the People Programs The Black Panther Party's innovative social service programs have had a lasting impact on American society. From the Sickle Cell Anemia Research Foundation to the Free Breakfast Program, the Party's initiatives have become models for addressing social injustices and economic problems in cities and suburbs across the country. The Party's approach to providing essential services to marginalized communities has been a key factor in its success. By establishing free clinics, grocery giveaways, school and education programs, senior programs, and legal aid programs, the Party demonstrated that basic needs could be met through collective action and community engagement. This book presents the Party's methods and achievements, making a compelling case for their continued relevance today. Published for the first time in book form, The Black Panther Party Service to the People Programs offers a unique perspective on the Party's history and legacy.
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