The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense

This study guide covers the Black Panther Party (BPP), focusing on its origins, ideology (Black nationalism, Marxism, self-defense), and the Ten-Point Program. Key topics include: BPP's community survival programs (e.g., Free Breakfast Program), armed resistance and FBI repression (COINTELPRO), the role of women, and the influence of Malcolm X. It also provides practice questions and key sources for deeper understanding. The guide emphasizes the BPP's impact on American society.