Elaine Brown the first and only woman to lead the Black Panther Party, has publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the upcoming election, expressing her belief in the transformative power of Black women in American politics.
Mumia Abu-Jamal is serving life for a murder he said he didn't commit. Before his incarceration, he was a journalist and activist.
In celebration of Black History Month and the stories that aren't often told, we're discussing Black women's role in the Black Panther Party. This week we're detailing the work of Joan Tarika Lewis, the first woman to join the Black Panthers.
In continuation of our Untold series, we're discussing more women of the Black Panther Party. This week we're detailing the life of Black Panther Party member Ericka Huggins and her numerous contributions to the party.
In honor of Black History Month, every week we're highlighting women who played a significant role in the Black Panther Party. This week we're speaking about party leader Elaine Brown and school administrator Regina Davis.
