Power to the People: The Rise and Fall of the Black Panther Party

by Jim Haskins

A portrait of the Black Panther Party outlines the causes and conditions that set the stage for the Party's founding, profiles leaders Huey Newton and Bobby Seale, and examines the Party's role in American politics and history.

Genres: Politics, History, African American, Nonfiction

144 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Basmaish · Rating 4 out of 5]

A different detailed side of the party that I did not know about. Different authors -whether it's books or articles- portray different sides or stories about the movement and I'm curious to dig in deeper and know more.

Women's participation in this movement is a part that I think is missing in this book. Brown and Huggins are mentioned as the main women who took hold of the party when Newton was in exile. However I don't think they were given enough space or details as the men. I would have liked to know more about all the women, especially that the author continuously mentions the party's views on disregarding women and not giving them credit when credit is due even though they were important members and doing a lot of the day-to-day work. This just means more books for me to read.

[Vanessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nonfiction is not my genre of choice (hence the 3 star rating), but learning about the Black Panther Party was interesting. I was particularly fascinated by the women of the movement.

[James Howell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

An interesting look at the rise and fall of the black panthers. Huey was an inspiration to many, who crumbled under the power he possessed.

[mónica ◡̈ · Rating 5 out of 5]

emphasis on THE FALL of the black panther party, my goodness. what a roller coaster! s/o to elaine brown.

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative and interesting but has outdated/racist language that needs to be updated/changed

[Beatrice · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting "refresher" course! I lived through these events but did not remember all.

[Tereacy Pearson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just an "appetizer" or sample of the history of the Black Panther Revolutionary Party.