Breakfast & Berets: The Black Panther Party | African American History (FLEX)
In this flexible class, students will learn about the amazing Black Panther Party for Self Defense by exploring their social programs, style and activism!
Mrs. Morgan
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What's included
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Each week, students will receive supplemental reading/research and a journal prompt to reflect and write on before our next session.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Over the course of eight weeks, students will learn about the activism, style and social programming of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. Founded in 1966 by two young, Black college students (Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton), the Black Panther Party (for Self-Defense) has since gone down in history as a militant, Black extremist organization with a knack for violence and chaos. However, this inaccurate portrayal and stigmatization is actually the result of racist propaganda and unfairly recounts the actions and activism of the Black Panthers. The party was dedicated to community uplift, safety, and transnational solidarity and remained focused on the progression of equitable and fair living for Black people in America and abroad. Over the next 8 weeks, we'll explore various aspects of the Black Panther Party including its key players, how members used style to represent their politics, and what eventually led to their "downfall". Week 1: In The Beginning, How The Panthers Came To Be/ Panther Programs (Free Breakfast, Medical Care, Newspapers and More) + Design Your Own Program Week 2: Berets and Black Vests - All About Panther Style + Dress Like A Panther/ Black Panther Youth - Style, Education and Fun + Map The Meal Plan Week 3: Black Women Lead The Movement + Create Your Own Movement Poster / 10 Point Program, Growth and Retention + Design The Panther Newsletter Week 4: The Panthers Go Global: International Activism and Advocacy Week 5: The 'Downfall' (and Resurgence?) of the Black Panthers
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the activism and impact of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There will be discussions of violence (weapons, police brutality, etc.) that occurred during the time the Panthers were active.
Video content from YouTube will be shown within a Google Slide presentation. Your student will not have to access this content themselves as it will be shown by the course instructor in screen-share mode.
Supply List
A PDF handout will be provided to assist students throughout the course.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Morgan Jael is a graduate of Washington University in St Louis where she earned her Bachelors of Arts Degree in African/African American Studies and participated in the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Research Fellowship where she surveyed the cultural experiences contributions of Black girls in the southern landscape in the 19th and 20th century.
She is a history/social justice educator who has worked in both public and charter K-12 school spaces, with in-person and virtual experience. Her proudest moments as an educator include the successful creation and implementation of a social justice/history curriculum that led to her creating Black Girls Know Best, a community non-profit organization that amplifies Black girls voice through creative mediums. Most recently, she worked with the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network and Junior Ranger program, curating relevant and informative history content that supported the Network's growth.
Here on Outschool she offers a wide range of classes including 'The Civil Rights Movement and Black Foodways' and 'Black Girl Magic: Introduction to Black Girlhood Studies', amongst many others. 'Follow' her profile to stay to up to date on 2025 course listings.Reviews
Live Group Class
$37
weekly or $185 for 5 weeks5 weeks
Completed by 2 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
