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Black Against Empire

The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party

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Black Against Empire

By: Joshua Bloom, Waldo E. Martin Jr.
Narrated by: Ron Butler
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In Oakland, California, in 1966, community college students Bobby Seale and Huey Newton armed themselves, began patrolling the police, and promised to prevent police brutality. Unlike the Civil Rights Movement that called for full citizenship rights for blacks within the US, the Black Panther Party rejected the legitimacy of the US government and positioned itself as part of a global struggle against American imperialism. In the face of intense repression, the Party flourished, becoming the center of a revolutionary movement with powerful allies around the world.

Black Against Empire is the first comprehensive overview and analysis of the history and politics of the Black Panther Party. The authors analyze key political questions, such as why so many young black people across the country risked their lives for the revolution, why the Party grew most rapidly during the height of repression, and why allies abandoned the Party at its peak of influence.

Bold, engrossing, and richly detailed, this book cuts through the mythology and obfuscation, revealing the political dynamics that drove the explosive growth of this revolutionary movement and its disastrous unraveling.

©2013 Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin, Jr. (P)2016 Tantor Black & African American Social justice History & Theory United States Political Science Racism & Discrimination African American Studies Specific Demographics Politics & Government Social movement Americas Social Sciences Civil rights Equality Discrimination Thought-Provoking Socialism Superhero Africa Fantasy

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"A prodigiously researched work, utilizing academic literature, personal memoir, and conversations with former Black Panther members and associates...." ( Publishers Weekly)
Comprehensive History • Well-researched Content • Excellent Narration • Informative Perspective • Detailed Analysis

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Over the years I have heard various stories regarding the Black Panther Party. Some positive...most negative. I wanted a clear unadulterated history and this book provides that! Starting with the foundation of the movement, rise within the Black community, allies and enemies. Also how the party fell apart unfortunately. I now have a greater understanding and appreciate for their place in our Black story.

Factual history behind the rise & fall of the BPP

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This is one of the best historical accounts of the Black Panther Party that seeks to analyze the movement from a neutral perspective. Anyone who is a fan of historical literature will appreciate the work that went into this book. It unveils the good, the bad, and the ugly around the movement and it’s protractors.

Most informative

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Great content explaining the origin of various strategies, concepts and key leaders in the party.

Insightful!

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Excellent read! Tears down misconceptions about 'The Black Panther Party for Self Defense' and informs us as to how and why such misconceptions existed.

Very Informative

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Burn baby burn. In boot camp during Woodstock and the moon landing, we loved these guys, and the journalists.

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