Was the Black Panther Party a racist group?

Largest organized anti-Semitic, racist black militant group in U.S. Blends bigotry with calls for violence that tarnish its efforts to promote black pride. read more

The New Black Panther Party is a virulently racist and antisemitic organization whose leaders have encouraged violence against whites, Jews and law enforcement officers. read more

No. Putting aside the confusion caused by the two meanings of “racism” in ordinary talk (race prejudice versus a power structure that subordinates a group), the Panthers did not promote a race prejudiced or “anti-white” viewpoint. read more