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Revolutionary Reflections From A Black Panther Party Leader
Lessons from Ericka Huggins, who led the Party and developed a school
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Jul 20, 2020
Ericka Huggins’ life’s work is a testament to “none of us are free until we’re all free.” A life-long educator and the longest-serving female leader in the Black Panther Party, Huggins was the director of the revolutionary Oakland Community School. Later, she developed programs for LGBTQ+ youth and adults living with HIV/AIDS. In the stories and lessons she shares with ZORA, there’s a deep education in how to serve the people — all people.
