From our readings I have a good understanding of the Black Panther party, my understanding is that the organization saw that the many other organizations that stand for black rights or black women's rights to them felt had not made the progress that most blacks had wanted, in the past the black men had an view of not standing up for what they believed in or not supportive of black women to which they were criticized, and the focus of this group was to be taken seriously by standing their ground and being a firm group that will not be denied their goals.
I think the Black Panthers wanted to set an example that if they were taken seriously then their ideals would be taken seriously as well, unlike other groups they carried guns and tried a more aggressive approach and show they were serious about their beliefs.
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