Celebrating 60th Anniversary of the Black Panther Party
The Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation and It's About Time BPP are commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Black Panther Party with a full program of events, workshops, and community programming. More details are coming soon. Stay Informed
In 1966, the Black Panther Party was born.
In 1966, the Black Panther Party was born in Oakland out of necessity. Police violence, economic exploitation, and systemic neglect were not abstract conditions—they were daily realities shaping Black life. The Panthers named these conditions for what they were and moved to change them. They studied, they organized, and they built—not to be included in a system that oppressed them, but to transform it.
Sixty years later, the conditions that gave rise to the Party have not disappeared. What remains is the question of responsibility. The Black Panther Party 60th Anniversary is not just a commemoration, but a gathering of those committed to engaging the Party’s legacy as instruction. Join us in Oakland for three days of political education, cultural work, and collective strategy... Read More
Event Tickets & Passes
October 15-17, 2026
Access to all conference panels, workshops, and daytime programming, along with entry to cultural events and the vendor marketplace.
October 15-18, 2026
Includes full conference access plus admission to the 60th Anniversary Gala. Ideal for those who want to experience the full scope of the weekend.
October 17, 2026
Join us for the Black Panther Party 60th Anniversary Gala — a landmark celebration marking sixty years of resistance, revolution, and the radical love that built a movement.
October 15-18, 2026
Includes Full Access plus VIP gala seating, access to a private reception, priority entry, and an exclusive 60th Anniversary merchandise package.
Supports the 60th Anniversary at a higher level while receiving VIP access, premium seating, and recognition as a key supporter of the convening.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Events will be held in:DOWNTOWN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
Venues
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JOYCE GORDON GALLERY
406 14th Street Oakland, CA 94612
Art center offering a collection of pieces, plus occasional live monologues.
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BLACK PANTHER PARTY MUSEUM
1427 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
The Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation preserves and promotes the true legacy and ideals of the Black Panther Party.
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OAKSTOP
1721 Broadway suit #201, Oakland, CA 94612
Oakstop is a Black-owned social enterprise and flexible workspace provider in Oakland that uses commercial real estate -
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA
1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607
Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is one of the best San Francisco Bay Area museums and gardens to explore California art, history, and natural sciences.
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BAM HOUSE
1540 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
To advocate, organize, create, develop, implement, foster, and ensure the thriving of BAMBD, Oakland, CA
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FLUID510
1544 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
FLUID510 is a modern and elevated destination specializing in brunch and dinner options, alongside some of the best entertainment options in the Town!
HOTELS & ACCOMMODATIONS
For those traveling to Oakland for the Black Panther Party 60th Anniversary, we have secured a limited number of discounted hotel rooms at partner locations near the conference venue. These room blocks are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
We encourage attendees to book early, as availability is limited and demand is expected to be high.
YOUTH ACCESS
As part of the 60th Anniversary, we are bringing 1,000 high school students into the convening with fully sponsored access to the conference. REQUEST Youth Access Initiative.
STUDY & ORGANIZE
The Black Panther Party placed political education at the center of its work. Members studied history, theory, and the conditions shaping their communities in order to act with clarity and purpose. That commitment to study remains essential to understanding both the Party and the world it sought to change.
This space brings together resources that deepen engagement with the history, ideas, and global significance of the Black Panther Party. It is designed for students, educators, organizers, and anyone seeking to learn from the Party’s legacy with care and rigor. Through these materials, the goal is to move beyond surface-level understanding and engage the depth of the Party’s analysis, programs, and impact.
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