The B.P.P. (Black Panther Party) was a very important group during the Civil Rights Act from 1966-1982. Their job was to roam the streets defending black people from racism. Without them, the Civil Rights Act wouldn't have turned out the way it did.
Some people say that Martin Luther King Jr or Rosa Parks are the most important people during this time period but many say otherwise. Mr. King and Ms. Parks are just the people we hear about the most; it doesn't mean they were the most important. The Black Panther Party actually went out and defended people with their lives. All Martin Luther King Jr did was speak. Don’t get me wrong he was a great man and died for what he believed in but he wasn't the only one who made a difference during the Civil Rights Act. The B.P.P. are important because they risked their lives physically defending the black population who couldn't defend themselves from the white police. They made sure the police didn't just beat innocent black people for their skin color. They saved many lives of the black population. With weapons they patrolled the streets looking for police brutality. If they hadn't many adults and children would have gotten hurt, making them very important. Not only did they just protect people, they sparked minds to stand up for themselves. The Black Panther Party wasn’t the only black defense group. There were also several more because they succeeded so well. By 1966, the United States had experienced a lot of rebellions in major urban centers with heavy Black populations including Harlem, Watts, Chicago, and Detroit. They were important because so many people needed them and counted on them to defend the Black population. The B.P.P. was a very important group during the Civil Rights Act because they risked their lives, sparked many other groups to form, and people counted on them. Just because you hear most about Martin Luther King Jr and Rosa Parks doesn’t mean there was anyone else involved. |
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