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Struggle and strength

During the civil rights era, people of many races struggled to gain rights that had been granted to whites for many generations. This was a time of much action against oppressive structures which lead to strong communities of resistance. The Brown Berets and Black Panthers were two of the groups that forged connections under strong leaders, who truly took responsibilty for what mattered most- equal rights and justice.

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Huey P. Newton, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, addresses a crowd of supporters in front of the Alameda County Courthouse in Oakland. August 5, 1970. Roy Williams, photographer. Gelatin silver print. Collection of Oakland Museum of California. The Oakland Tribune Collection. Gift of ANG Newspapers. More info »

Black Panthers in Oakland

Peace Picket John Seltz leaps in front of troop train. August 23, 1965. Leo Cohen, photographer. Photograph. Oakland Tribune. More info »

Button bearing black and white photolithographic image of Angela Davis and words ‘Free Angela’. ca. 1970. Unknown photographer. Political button. Collection of Oakland Museum of California. More info »

Women were important parts of the resistance efforts.

Portrait of Native American man. Date unknown. Michelle Vignes, photographer. Gelatin silver print. Collection of Oakland Museum of California. More info »

Native americans protested at Alcatraz because this was sacred land for their people.

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