Thank you to Sultan Ahmad, Bobby Seale, Elbert ‘Big Man’ Howard, Billy X Jennings, Emory Douglas, et al, for the initial work to put together the groundwork for the genesis of NAABPP. To Artie, Paula, Ritagay, Pat, Carol, Reenie, Kim, and the rest of the sisters, ‘You Hold Up Half The Sky’. Thank you to all the committee chairs and committee members and everyone who participated for their tireless work to build this organization from just an idea.
Photo credits: Lauryn Williams-Jackson, Steve Long, Clarence ‘Stretch’ Peterson, Stephen Shames, Melanie King, ItAboutTime (website) and Getty Images.
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Flyers and collateral materials design: Clarence ‘Stretch’ Peterson, Steve Long. Panther collogue logo and commemorative poster design: Emory Douglas