Black Panther Party Pan-African Crop Top Sweatshirt

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Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton were the co-founders of the Black Panther Party (BPP), a revolutionary socialist organization that emerged in the 1960s to combat systemic racism and oppression against African Americans in the United States. Their partnership and leadership within the BPP had a profound impact on the civil rights movement, inspiring marginalized communities to organize for self-defense, social justice, and empowerment.

Bobby Seale was born on October 22, 1936, in Texas. He grew up in poverty and experienced racial discrimination firsthand. In 1966, Seale co-founded the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense alongside Huey P. Newton in Oakland, California. Seale served as the Chairman of the BPP and was known for his charismatic leadership style and fiery rhetoric. He played a crucial role in shaping the party's ideology, which advocated for armed self-defense, community organizing, and socialist principles. Under Seale's leadership, the BPP implemented numerous social programs to address issues such as police brutality, poverty, and inadequate healthcare in African American communities.

Huey P. Newton was born on February 17, 1942, in Louisiana. Like Seale, Newton experienced racial injustice growing up and became deeply involved in activism during his college years. As the Minister of Defense of the BPP, Newton was instrumental in developing the party's Ten-Point Program, which outlined its demands for social, economic, and political equality. He also spearheaded the BPP's armed patrols, which monitored police activity to prevent brutality against African Americans. Newton's intellectual prowess and commitment to Black liberation made him a formidable leader within the civil rights movement.

Together, Seale and Newton propelled the Black Panther Party to national prominence, attracting thousands of members and supporters across the country. However, their activism also made them targets of government surveillance and repression. Both Seale and Newton faced multiple arrests and legal battles, including Newton's highly publicized trial for the death of a police officer in 1967. Despite these challenges, they remained steadfast in their commitment to the struggle for racial equality and continued to advocate for social change until their deaths.

• 52% airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% poly fleece
• Fabric weight: 6.5 oz/yd² (220.39 g/m²)
• Ribbed crew neckline and cuffs
• Dropped shoulder cut
• Cropped body with a raw hem
• Side-seamed
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua
• Designed, printed and shipped in the USA
• Black Owned & Operated Business

* This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction and waste, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

How To Properly Measure (almost) Any Garment:
Go and grab your favorite t-shirt, hoodie or top. Lay it flat and gently spread it out. Try not to stretch it too much.

Using a tape measure or large ruler – or even a string that you can measure later – to take these two measurements:

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• Printed apparel can be machine-washed cold, inside-out on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent and like colors.
• Use non-chlorine bleach only when necessary. You shouldn't use any fabric softeners or dry-clean the items.
• Printed apparel can be tumble-dried on a low cycle, but hang-dry works best.
• When it comes to ironing, use cool iron inside-out.
• Don't iron the print.

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