If you only know about the Black Panthers from the mainstream media, you might be surprised to know about their neighborhood food programs, health clinics, and projects for building community pride. Former Black Panther Billy Lamar Brooks Sr. is still working in his troubled North Lawndale community outside Chicago. At 1:13, he jokes about how no one has any idea who he used to be. But life has taught him about choices, and he’s out on the streets every day helping kids understand the importance of theirs.
This video was produced by The Atlantic. North Lawndale has an unusual history, which you can read about in Ta-Nehesi Coates article for The Atlantic, “The Case for Reparations.”
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