🎧 Listen Now to Dive Into the Revolution: What You Were Never Taught About the Black Panther Party!

If you’ve been taught the Black Panther Party was a "terrorist organization," it’s time to uncover the truth. In this powerful episode, host Matthew Solomon is joined by Bunchy Carter, Minister of Defense for the Black Panther Party, and Addo Aquitas, National Chairman of the Panther Party. Together, they discuss the Party’s legacy of community empowerment, survival programs, and education while dismantling decades of misinformation. Learn how their work continues today and how you can get involved in the fight for justice and liberation.

Key Topics Discussed:

• [0:00] The Misinformation Surrounding the Black Panther Party: How decades of propaganda have distorted public perception and the Party's foundational commitment to the people.
• [4:48] Reviving the Panther Party Today: Bunchy Carter and Addo Aquitas share their journeys and current missions, and how the Panther Party in Washington State is making an impact.
• [12:12] Survival Programs: Meeting Immediate Needs: Initiatives like Feed the People and political education classes, and how these programs are building a sustainable future.
• [20:43] The Role of Education in Liberation: Exposing the lies of the American education system and why revolutionary education is key to breaking systemic oppression.
• [24:07] Imagining Life Beyond Oppression: What the other side of revolution looks like and steps to creating a society rooted in equity and dignity.
• [30:07] Recruitment, Community Involvement, and Building Chapters: How the Panther Party is growing across the nation and the importance of the National People’s Corps and community collaboration.

Mentioned Resources & Links:

• Black Panther Party Washington State:
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WA_BlackPanther
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WA_BlackPanther
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@WA_BlackPanther
• X (formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/WA_BlackPanther
• Justice for Saie Joaquin:
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/justiceforsaiejoaquin
• Join the letter-writing campaign every Monday to demand justice for Saie Joaquin.
• Reimagining Safety Documentary:
• Website: https://www.reimaginingsafetymovie.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reimaginingsafetymovie

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All power to the people. Let’s keep the conversation going!

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