Black Panthers History in Chicago

Join historian Leila Wills for an engaging look at the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party on its 60th anniversary. Discover how the chapter built power across Chicago through community organizing, political alliances, and its pivotal role in the original Rainbow Coalition. The program also introduces the new Black Panther Party Heritage Trail in Illinois, highlighting the sites that preserve this influential history.

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