As I understand it, the black Panthers were so successful, laws were passed to stop them; why don't people LEGALLY walk in groups open carrying to keep ICE polite?

In states that allow open carry without a permit, do so; in ones that require a permit or license, get one; of course again, keep everything within the bounds of the law.

Edit: also travel in groups, the larger the better

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[–] ufcwthrowaway@hexbear.net 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I hate to be "that guy" but the guns actually came first, and what built the panthers' reputation was their armed patrols.

The pivot to community organizing came from when Newton was imprisoned and Seale became the leader of the party. He re-oriented the party towards free breakfast, free clinics, etc.

The other aspect of their success imo was that they recruited existing student groups and gangs and re-oriented their existing activities into the Panthers' project. Protection rackets run by gangs became the funding source for the free breakfast program. Student groups became student strike committees, etc.

Black Against Empire is a great read for anyone interested in the panthers.

[–] Alaskaball@hexbear.net 3 points 5 days ago

I hate to be "that guy"

That's completely fair