The Black Panthers founders were criminals, many went to prisoner and they were the first organized KLAN IN TAN in the United States. Imagine if California had a tax funded museum for the Klu Klux Klan!! It would be burned down and those involved tar and feathered. Yet, Sacramento not only has a museum dedicated to racism and criminal activity, but this weekend they are going to celebrate it!
“Armed members of the Black Panther Party stand inside the California Capitol on May 2, 1967, protesting the Mulford Act. The legislation, proposed by Assemblymember Don Mulford, R-Piedmont, aimed to ban the open carry of loaded firearms in response to the Panthers’ armed patrols monitoring police in Oakland. Their legacy is explored in a new exhibition, “Revolutionary Grain,” on view at the California Museum beginning Saturday. Bee file via the Center for Sacramento History
Former members of the Black Panther Party will gather Saturday at the California Museum, located at 1020 O St. in the March Fong Eu Secretary of State complex, to share their experiences and stories of activism.”
But going to church in 2021 meant Newsom would send goon squads to close it down—now he is openly celebrating one of the most infamous racist gangster organizations in America.
California Museum in Sacramento to unveil exhibit honoring Black Panther Party
By Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 6/11/25 https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article308333180.html
Armed members of the Black Panther Party stand inside the California Capitol on May 2, 1967, protesting the Mulford Act. The legislation, proposed by Assemblymember Don Mulford, R-Piedmont, aimed to ban the open carry of loaded firearms in response to the Panthers’ armed patrols monitoring police in Oakland. Their legacy is explored in a new exhibition, “Revolutionary Grain,” on view at the California Museum beginning Saturday. Bee file via the Center for Sacramento History
Former members of the Black Panther Party will gather Saturday at the California Museum, located at 1020 O St. in the March Fong Eu Secretary of State complex, to share their experiences and stories of activism.
The community event, “By the People, For the People: A Black Panther Party Celebration,” will run from noon to 4 p.m. and includes the debut of the exhibition “Revolutionary Grain: Celebrating the Spirit of the Black Panthers in Portraits and Stories.”
The exhibition highlights how former Party members continued their work as lawyers, teachers, social workers and activists.
“Revolutionary Grain” will remain on display through Nov. 2.
“The special community event marks the opening of the new exhibition and offers an engaging afternoon of education, culture and activism rooted in Northern California history,” California Museum communications director Danielle Woods said in a news release.
Presenters include social justice artist and former Black Panther Party minister of culture Emory Douglas and photographer Susanna Lamaina, creator of the exhibition.
“Attendees will also have the rare opportunity to hear directly from former Party members during a dynamic panel discussion exploring the Party’s survival programs and their relevance today,” Woods said.
Panelists include former Panthers Billy X Jennings, Ericka Huggins, Malik Edwards and Gayle “Asali” Dixon.
California Museum Executive Director Amanda Meeker said the event is more than a celebration.
“It’s a space for reflection, recognition and renewal of the values of community service the Black Panther Party stood for,” Meeker said. “We look forward to welcoming artists, activists and community members on June 14 as they come together to examine the movement’s legacy and elevate its message through dialogue.”
Tickets are available for $8 at BlackPanthers.Eventbrite.com for $8. Advance registration is recommended.
Museum members and children 12 and under may attend for free. Admission includes access to the event and all museum exhibits.
The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. More information is available at californiamuseum.org.
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Although I don’t disagree in seeing the Black Panthers as “Klan in Tan”, the Nation of Islam preceded them in existence by decades and, unlike the Panthers, are still around. However, I WILL say the “values” they represent are not only alive, but dangerous.