“What made the Black Panther Party successful, as well as politically dangerous? In his very personal talk, activist and historian, Dr. Curtis Austin tells his story of being labeled a ‘felon’ as a result of his research on the Black Panther Party. Dr. Austin details the major successes of the Black Panther Party and the key action behind those successes.
Using his personal experience, years of research, and some gruesome realities, Dr. Austin contextualizes the recent outcry by people across the United States against the legacy of the Black Panther Party and the Black Power Movement.”
Dr. Curtis Austin is an Associate Professor in the Department of African American and African Studies (AAAS) at the Ohio State University.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
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CPD issues warning after multiple robberies over 3 days
By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times
April 18, 2024
CHICAGO – The Chicago Police Department is urging residents to be vigilant following a recent surge in armed robberies across several neighborhoods. Over a three-day period, 17 separate armed robberies were reported, prompting heightened security measures and a call for public assistance.
The robberies appear to follow a similar pattern,…
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Migrant Tent Camp at 2nd District Police Station is Gone.
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A Chicago Cop Is Accused of Lying Under Oath 44 Times. Now Prosecutors Are Dropping Cases That Relied On His Testimony.
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Chicago cop arrested at training academy
Chicago cop arrested at training academy
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A Chicago cop was arrested Friday at the Chicago Police Department’s training academy, charged with brandishing a gun during a dispute with a neighbor earlier this year.
Raekwon Livingston, 24, a probationary officer, was taken into custody at the academy at 1300 W. Jackson Blvd. on the Near West…
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the most shocking thing so far about 3x21 is that Sean is 27yo
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A Midsummer To Remember During July 2022
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Gd, I wish the Chicago arc in Worm was longer. You’re going to have a story about policing, the factors that push people into crime, and corruption, and you’re going to have your protagonist go from a crime lord to a ~Chicago cop~? Like, we do have that scene with the villain where Weaver’s like “huh, I’m acting a lot like Armsmaster right now. Probably nothing.” Which is still one of the best scenes of that little bit. But I want more! I want contrast!
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