Conversations in Oakland: 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 to that time. 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.

Tuesday, May 26 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Zoom Meeting Online - Details Provided with RSVP

5:30 -5:45 PM | Fellowship and Digital Mingling
5:45-7:00 PM | Program

We've decided to move Conversations in Oakland online during the current pandemic crisis, utilizing Zoom Web Conferencing. Our venue may have changed, but our commitment to provide interesting and thought-provoking speakers to interact with our local community through Conversations in Oakland remains.

To ensure the security of this event, please email oaklanduptownrotary at gmail.com or RSVP via our website: https://www.oaklanduptownrotary.org/.