The Black Panthers are back on the streets in Philly.
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@cafechatnoir @kimlockhartga See, I’m not totally sure about this because from what I understand the contemporary Black Panthers don’t necessarily share the politics of the original Black Panthers - in a bad way. I might be wrong though.
Everything changes with time, but they're still doing community work.
They do believe in armed self defense, which can put some people on edge (and has since there were black folks doing the same in the 60s) , but I understand it.
A great book on armed resistance in the civil rights movement is The Deacons of Defense.
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@cafechatnoir @kimlockhartga See, I’m not totally sure about this because from what I understand the contemporary Black Panthers don’t necessarily share the politics of the original Black Panthers - in a bad way. I might be wrong though.
@MisuseCase @cafechatnoir @kimlockhartga
Nobody is perfect. They're a damn sight better than the Gestapo, for sure.
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Everything changes with time, but they're still doing community work.
They do believe in armed self defense, which can put some people on edge (and has since there were black folks doing the same in the 60s) , but I understand it.
A great book on armed resistance in the civil rights movement is The Deacons of Defense.
@cafechatnoir @MisuseCase @kimlockhartga another good book on civil right movement and guns worth shouting out:
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The Black Panthers are back on the streets in Philly.
I know I would feel exponentially safer in a neighborhood where they are active.
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As Minneapolis shooting stirs fears of state violence, several Black Panther Party members made their presence known in PhillyI am reading "Revolutionary Suicide" by Dr. Huey P. Newton. I am about 2/3 through it, and I think it is a better read than the Autobiography of Malcolm X. Clearly inspired by the latter, it is interesting, accessible, and thought provoking.
I also think the lessons Dr. Newton shared in that book have only become more true today.
In the 21st century, we still need a vision like the Panthers had last century. Very glad to read they are still around!
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The Black Panthers are back on the streets in Philly.
I know I would feel exponentially safer in a neighborhood where they are active.
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As Minneapolis shooting stirs fears of state violence, several Black Panther Party members made their presence known in Philly@cafechatnoir yes!
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The Black Panthers are back on the streets in Philly.
I know I would feel exponentially safer in a neighborhood where they are active.
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As Minneapolis shooting stirs fears of state violence, several Black Panther Party members made their presence known in Philly@cafechatnoir I knew, in our hour of need, they would return.
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@cafechatnoir @MisuseCase @kimlockhartga another good book on civil right movement and guns worth shouting out:
@Spirit @cafechatnoir @kimlockhartga That one has been on my “to read” list for a while!
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The Black Panthers are back on the streets in Philly.
I know I would feel exponentially safer in a neighborhood where they are active.
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As Minneapolis shooting stirs fears of state violence, several Black Panther Party members made their presence known in Philly@cafechatnoir About now is a good time to read the original demands of the BPP and realize in light of more recent event how so very reasonable and modest they were. Stop killing us. Stop tearing down everything we build. Fight your own wars.
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The Black Panthers are back on the streets in Philly.
I know I would feel exponentially safer in a neighborhood where they are active.
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As Minneapolis shooting stirs fears of state violence, several Black Panther Party members made their presence known in Philly@cafechatnoir I might feel marginally safer, but usually, more guns make me feel anything but safer.
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The Black Panthers are back on the streets in Philly.
I know I would feel exponentially safer in a neighborhood where they are active.
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As Minneapolis shooting stirs fears of state violence, several Black Panther Party members made their presence known in PhillyIt was inevitable that this would start to happen.
America has the most heavily armed population in the world.
#magats should find a good hiding place soon -
I am reading "Revolutionary Suicide" by Dr. Huey P. Newton. I am about 2/3 through it, and I think it is a better read than the Autobiography of Malcolm X. Clearly inspired by the latter, it is interesting, accessible, and thought provoking.
I also think the lessons Dr. Newton shared in that book have only become more true today.
In the 21st century, we still need a vision like the Panthers had last century. Very glad to read they are still around!
Especially here. I remember the Panthers well, they spent most of their time taking care of people. I'm also firmly convinced that It wasn't MKL that changed minds as much as people think, Malcolm X Was the alternative the Panthers scared folks. You might listen to the speeches Malcolm X made. Since one branch came up I expect them to show up in every city throughout the country.
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@cafechatnoir I might feel marginally safer, but usually, more guns make me feel anything but safer.
As someone who isn't particularly keen on guns, I completely get it.
But sometimes resistance needs more than placards.
I have to again recommend The Deacons Of Defense - it's about armed resistance during the Civil Rights era, and a really good read.
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The Black Panthers are back on the streets in Philly.
I know I would feel exponentially safer in a neighborhood where they are active.
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As Minneapolis shooting stirs fears of state violence, several Black Panther Party members made their presence known in PhillyAlso, if you are uncomfortable with the idea of armed resistance, I do really, truly understand. Where we are now, it seems very ill advised.
And yes, I have plugged this book like 3x already tonight.
But I ask of you - please read The Deacons for Defense. In grad school it opened a whole new aspect of fighting back for me.
It's a book worth your time.
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The Black Panthers are back on the streets in Philly.
I know I would feel exponentially safer in a neighborhood where they are active.
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As Minneapolis shooting stirs fears of state violence, several Black Panther Party members made their presence known in Philly@cafechatnoir And of course, true to their roots, they are also providing food to those in need.
