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Presentation on the History of the Black Panther Party of Connecticut
The Amistad Committee,
Inc. in partnership with Faith Congregational Church (Hartford), the
State of Connecticut African-American Affairs Commission (AAAC) and the
John E. Rogers African American Cultural Center
will host a presentation on the history of the Black Panther Party of
Connecticut on Monday, September 29 at Faith Congregational Church (2030
Main Street, Hartford) from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Mission To improve and promote the economic development, education, health and political well-being of the African-American community in the State of Connecticut
The Amistad Committee, Inc. commissioned Dr. Jamie J. Wilson, Associate Professor of History at Salem State University (MA) to write The Black Panther Party of Connecticut. This publication traces the origins of the Black Panther Party (BPP) from 1966 in Oakland CA, to its rise on a national level and its decline in the early 1970’s. In the book, Dr. Wilson follows the history of the BPP in Connecticut from 1969 – 1973. Dr. Wilson will focus his presentation on the Panther Party in Bridgeport, Hartford, Middletown, Norwalk, Stamford, Waterbury and the sanctioned chapter in New Haven. Dr. Wilson used numerous sources including newspapers, university libraries, FBI Counter Intelligence Program reports, and scholarly books written during and about that era to tell the story of the Black Panther Party in Connecticut. The Black Panther Party of Connecticut is available at most local libraries in Connecticut.
Dr. Wilson’s presentation will be followed by a panel that will include Attorney John Williams, Al Marder (President, Amistad Committee, Inc.) and Butch Lewis (Hartford Black Panther Party Member). Pastor Stephen Camp of Faith Congregational Church, will provide welcoming greetings. The public is encouraged to attend and learn about a significant period in the civil rights movement in Connecticut. Refreshments will be provided. For more information please contact the AAAC at 860-240-0855, email: aaac@cga.ct.gov. or visit http://www.cga.ct.gov/aaac/ and https://www.facebook.com/ctaaac
Mission To improve and promote the economic development, education, health and political well-being of the African-American community in the State of Connecticut
The Amistad Committee, Inc. commissioned Dr. Jamie J. Wilson, Associate Professor of History at Salem State University (MA) to write The Black Panther Party of Connecticut. This publication traces the origins of the Black Panther Party (BPP) from 1966 in Oakland CA, to its rise on a national level and its decline in the early 1970’s. In the book, Dr. Wilson follows the history of the BPP in Connecticut from 1969 – 1973. Dr. Wilson will focus his presentation on the Panther Party in Bridgeport, Hartford, Middletown, Norwalk, Stamford, Waterbury and the sanctioned chapter in New Haven. Dr. Wilson used numerous sources including newspapers, university libraries, FBI Counter Intelligence Program reports, and scholarly books written during and about that era to tell the story of the Black Panther Party in Connecticut. The Black Panther Party of Connecticut is available at most local libraries in Connecticut.
Dr. Wilson’s presentation will be followed by a panel that will include Attorney John Williams, Al Marder (President, Amistad Committee, Inc.) and Butch Lewis (Hartford Black Panther Party Member). Pastor Stephen Camp of Faith Congregational Church, will provide welcoming greetings. The public is encouraged to attend and learn about a significant period in the civil rights movement in Connecticut. Refreshments will be provided. For more information please contact the AAAC at 860-240-0855, email: aaac@cga.ct.gov. or visit http://www.cga.ct.gov/aaac/ and https://www.facebook.com/ctaaac
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