Panther 21
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In April 1969, 21 members of the Black Panther Party in New York City were charged with conspiracy to kill several police officers and to destroy a number of buildings. After two years in the courts, all of the defendants were acquitted. This collection also contains records on Michael Tabor (1946-2010) was a member of the Black Panther Party who was tried as part of the Panther 21 conspiracy case. Four months into the trial Tabor and fled to Algeria. Despite his ultimate acquittal on all charges, Tabor remained in Algeria till his death.
Documents
Capitalism Plus Dope Equals Genocide
Writing by Michael Cetewayo Tabor on heroin and its effects on the Black community of Harlem (and in general) and the Black Panther Party's program to combat this plague.
Afeni Shakur: Joining Black Panther Party
Afeni Shakur recollects the first time meeting Bobby Seal in New York City who was speaking out against the police and acknowledges that what attracted her to the Black Panther Party in the beginning was romanization of liberation struggle.
Afeni Shakur: Lessons from Panther 21 Trail
Afeni Shakur draws lessons from the Panther 21 trail and encourages people to support political prisoners by attending court sessions as witnesses.
Afeni Shakur: Racial Solidarity in Prisons
Afeni Shakur speaks about the importance of being in solidarity with political prisoners, Sam Melville at Attica prison, how Attica uprising is a prime example on how racial solidarity can be effective and how even prison guards can be supportive of incarcerated revolutionaries.