Black Power

Ongoing | Gallery of California History

Uncover the history of the Black Power movements in California with a compelling addition to the Gallery of California History. In response to the widely-popular 2016 exhibition All Power to the People: Black Panthers at 50, this installation illustrates the creative ways Black anti-racist activists in California supported their communities and challenged the U.S. government. Focusing on the example of the Black Panther Party, Black Power brings to light the tensions between a culturally and socially progressive California and examples of economic racism and oppression in the state. This moment in California history is represented through historic photographs, provocative objects, iconic posters, paintings and interactive prompts that encourage visitors to take action out in the world. Learn more about the Bay Area role in this national story, and the impacts this history continues to have today.

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Highlights

Oakland’s Black community has a long history of working for equal rights. Each generation has built upon the work of the last.
This iconic photo of Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton draws on African imagery to communicate Black strength. The Panthers worked to uplift all black Americans through principles outlined in the Ten Point Platform. Image: Untitled (Huey Newton), 1967. All Of Us Or None Archive. Gift of the Rossman Family.
Check out the take action cards for ideas and inspiration on how you can take action in the community.

Black Power inspires visitors to keep thinking about this legacy and what they can do to contribute.

– Hyperallergic

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All Power to the People: Black Panthers at 50 – Chinaka Hodge Poem​
Sponsors

Black Power is supported in part by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board.