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Pretty wild how the Black Panthers constantly confronted celebrities. They sued Ike and Tina Turner. They boycotted James Brown and pretty much forced his hand to make "Say It Loud". They confronted Norman Lear, in his office, about his portrayal of Black people in "Good Times".
So in addition to survival programs, armed self-defense, and institution building... they were pushing mainstream celebs to get on the program. Cultural Agitators. Their critique came with direct action.
Because I love giving people sources:
How a Visit from the Black Panthers Influenced The Jeffersons | SuperSoul Sunday | OWN
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How a Visit from the Black Panthers Influenced The Jeffersons | SuperSoul Sunday | OWN
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Ike and Tina:
"...black militant groups planned to boycott his performances around the country."
Read this statement from Jamil Al-Amin, then-H. Rap. Brown, former Minister of Defense for the Black Panther Party. (4th picture, bottom right).
Read this statement from Jamil Al-Amin, then-H. Rap. Brown, former Minister of Defense for the Black Panther Party. (4th picture, bottom right).
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