. . . a showcase of protest posters, graphics, newspapers and government documents produced during the height of the Black Panther Party.
--Enrique Lavin, Los Angeles Times, December 1994

All Power to the People! features Black Panther Party posters and newspaper graphics produced in the 1960s and 1970s. The exhibition highlights the artistry of Emory Douglas, and documents the Panthers' involvement with a broad array of causes, including opposition to the Viet Nam War and solidarity with the United Farm Workers movement. With documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), All Power to the People! also illustrates efforts of the United States government to destroy the Panthers as part of wide-spread efforts to stifle oppositional political movements. The social programs of the Panthers and the powerful images of armed party members had a strong impact on the public consciousness of the time, and their efforts to combat the oppression of racism and poverty still resonate today.

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Boycott Safeway

Black Panther Party

Power to the People

Untitled
[Huey Newton]

Fight Sickle Cell Anemia

Power to the People George

 

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