The Black Panther Party Analysis

I attended one of the River Run film screenings at Salem College. The film was The Black Panthers: Vanguard of a Revolution. After the film there was a discussion amongst the attendee’s. The screening was open to the public, but there was limited seating and not everyone that showed up got to stay. There was a variety in age, and race of those who showed up. There was more African American attendee’s than any others. I was a little anxious to see the documentary. I’ve heard about the Black Panther party, but the information I heard I know now was biased. I was also nervous about what it was going to show. Given the recent events at the super bowl. I was curious to learn why people were so upset with Beyoncé’s performance. To me her performance …show more content…
This older black female spoke up in tears, because she was fed by the free breakfast program when she lived in California. She also stated that Beyoncé and her performance was not a representation of what the Black Panthers stood for. A lot of the discussion consisted of empowering African Americans to fight against racism. Some stated how educational the film was, and how it would help people understand what the Black Panthers did. It seemed that some point of views upset others as well. This event was very eye opening. It made me realize how institutional racism has been prominent for years. It is an entity that all minorities are fighting against. Yes, it was a very educational film. This would be a good film to show on other channels besides PBS. I didn’t really hear anyone mention how institutional racism played a big role in this era, and how it still exist. It’s not only racism between black and white anymore. There is so many different minorities in the U.S. Unity between all these minorities being oppressed by institutional policies, stereotypes, and social discrimination should be a number one target. I feel like we have come a long way fighting against color of skin segregation, and other biases. Continuing education and awareness will help keep the fight alive. Consequently, we need to educate and raise awareness of the institutional oppression and racism we face as a …show more content…
It was very informative. No, I didn’t try new foods, learn to say hello in a new language, nor experience a new culture and their religious views. I did however, gain knowledge in seeing the bigger picture of racism not only against blacks but how all minorities are stuck in this tyranny. I gained insight on what political leaders I want to vote for. It is vital to have the right people in office for change to occur. One single community can’t fight alone. It affects all of us. It’s about all ethnicities, and those who are oppressed by the institutional systems that oppresses all of