New Black Panther Comment Sparks Controversy

New Black Panther Comment Sparks Controversy

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Over the past few days, a very racist and violent remark made by a member of the new Black Panther Party in Philadelphia has sparked an aggressive dialogue. Those who know the history shouldn’t be surprised at the controversial nature of the often rabble rousing group whose name has got deep ties to Chicago. But the vitriol that’s taken over the so-called New Black Panthers might really be surprising. We’ve invited an expert to Salim Muwakkil, the senior editor of In These Times, to explain more of what the new chapter is about.

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