The Black Panthers Speak

By: Philip S. Foner - editor, Clayborne Carson - introduction, Barbara Ransby - foreword

Narrated by: Korey Jackson, Robin Miles, Cary Hite

From its founding in 1966 to contemporary attempts to censure its history and revise its significance, the Black Panther party has aroused fear, hope, pride, vilification, and government-sponsored oppression. The trials of Huey Newton, the Chicago Eight, and the Panther 21 made it enormously difficult for many Americans to distinguish the propaganda from the philosophy; the media's indifference to the Panthers' free breakfast programs, neighborhood clinics, and liberation schools only complicated the problem.

This is the first and only collection of the most vital, representative writings of the party. Here are Huey P. Newton, Bobby Seale, Eldridge Cleaver, David Hilliard, and Fred Hampton; Kathleen Cleaver and other Panther women; the party's court battles and acquittals; its positions on black separatism, the power structure, the police, violence, and education; as well as songs and poems. This book explains exactly what the Black Panthers stood for and what issues they confronted, almost all of which remain unresolved today.

©1970 Philip S. Foner (P)2020 Audible, Inc.

Now I Know Why I Love the Black Panthers!

Listening to The Black Panthers Speaks audiobook was a transformative experience for me as a Black man in my 50s. The powerful voices and vivid stories brought to life the passion, courage, and unwavering commitment of the Panthers to justice and equality. Hearing their words spoken with conviction made me feel an even deeper connection to their legacy—one rooted in pride, strength, and resilience.

This audiobook doesn’t just recount history; it immerses you in the heart of the movement. It reminds me of the importance of standing up for our communities and the enduring relevance of the Panthers’ message. Every chapter reaffirmed why I’ve always admired them, and now their impact feels more personal than ever. If you want to understand why the Black Panthers matter, this is the place to start.

great book

This book has a slow beginning then is great .. it should be required reading in college