The Lasting Impact of the Black Panther Party
Jul 08, 2020 6:30 PM
Virtual Meeting: Lise Pearlman and Judy Juanita
The Lasting Impact of the Black Panther Party
The Black Panther Party was founded in Oakland in 1966 to address pressing issues in the flatlands of Oakland that society at large had largely ignored. Come see a clip from the prize-winning documentary project American Justice on Trial: People v Newton. Find out from historian Lise Pearlman about the extraordinary legal impact of the Panthers and from foot soldier Judy Juanita about the many service programs the Black Panther Party provided for the local African American community.
Judge Pearlman is the leading expert on the 1968 Oakland death penalty trial that gave a national platform to the Black Panther Party and has been called “a world-changing true story.” Poet, novelist, playwright and lecturer Judy Juanita was part of that story -- an active foot soldier in the Panther Party from 1967-1969. A great opportunity to hear about a pivotal time in Oakland’s history with lasting impact through today.
This is a weekly meeting for The Rotary Club of San Francisco Evening, open to all Rotarians, visiting Rotarians, prospective members and guests.