The Black Panther Party was a revolutionary socialist organization founded by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale in Oakland, California, in 1966. The party aimed to challenge police brutality and systemic racism, as well as advocate for the empowerment and self-defense of Black communities.

One of the Black Panther Party's most well-known initiatives was the Pan-African Revolutionary Socialist Party program, which included providing free breakfast for children, education programs, health clinics, and legal aid services in Black neighborhoods. They also openly carried firearms while policing the police to monitor and prevent police brutality in Black communities.

The organization faced intense FBI surveillance and government repression, which led to internal conflicts and ultimately contributed to its decline in the early 1970s. Despite its challenges, the Black Panther Party remains an iconic and influential organization in Black history, known for its community service programs, advocacy for civil rights, and commitment to fighting systemic oppression.