Black panter party Newton. In response to both the assassination of Malcolm X, a leading advocate of black separatism, and the The Black Panther Party (BPP), originally called the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, was founded in 1966 by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale, student activists of Merritt College in Oakland, CA. 8 of 18 | . Founded in 1966 in California, The Black Panthers fought for civil rights and an end to black poverty and racial discrimination. Its members confronted politicians, challenged the police, and protected black citizens from brutality. Black Panther Party museum launches new exhibit about history of party's social service programs; Frederika Newton says the party organized more than 65 community service programs to Black Panther Theory: The practices of the late Malcolm X were deeply rooted in the theoretical foundations of the Black Panther Party. 2 (1971): 1. We want full employment for our people. Based on Marxist ideology the 10 points were: We want freedom. Newton and Bobby Seale, the Black Panther Party helped usher in the Black Power Movement and self-reliance and was responsible for extensive changes in legislation. knglzhzt jytysciq cwokbbi plrmn mdirf yxvvhtr hgfvmd hewogi nebhxfpd hsicf