“Why revisiting the Black Panther revolution resonates today” is an interview conducted by Jeffery Brown with Stanley Nelson, the director of the film “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution.” In this conversation, I learned that the Black Panther Party is well remembered today but many lack a comprehensive understand of the actual reason of creation and how they were treated back in the ’60s. Nelson explains that Black Panthers carried guns on them to “police the police”, aiming to stop police brutality when they stopped someone. Songs like “Am I Black Enough For You” and “All Power to the People” were incorporated in his film to illustrate the protest on the wealthy people in power and struggles African Americans faced. Furthermore, the film utilizes J. Edgar Hoover’s own statements to explain the rise of bigger problems. His words served as evidence to prove the unfairness and violence used by the FBI to destroy the Panthers. I also learned that the 10-point program was specifically created to improve the African American community in their social and educational needs within various institutions. This video resonates to us today in how the Black Panther Party has influenced society and how there are still ongoing issues that need to be addressed, particularly in addressing issues such as police brutality and workplace inequality. Overall, I enjoyed watching this interview and learning about some of the historical events of the Black Panther Party.
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I find it interesting that people still remember about the Black Panther Party but don’t know much about it or are not well informed. From what I read, it seems like this video was helpful in going into detail about some of the things that happened to give people a better understanding. The video also tells us about the influence that the Black Panther Party has on society to this day which I think is important.
I feel like the music that was incorporated in his film definitely gave us a sense of what it was like back then. I agree with you that there is still ongoing issues now a days that should be addressed.
I found it really interesting when you said that the film used songs to express the struggles that African Americans face. That shows how music was a important way for the community to spread their message and share some of the struggles they face as a black person in America. I also agree that the Black Panther Party has influenced some of the movements that are still going on today.