Black Panther Party

"Fear is the tool of the oppressor. We reject fear."

"Knowledge of ourselves is the first step toward our liberation."

"The revolution demands sacrifice, dedication, and commitment from everyone."

"We cannot wait for change—we must create it ourselves."

"Capitalism and racism are deeply intertwined systems of exploitation."

"The Panther protects its own. We protect our community."

"We believe in using all means necessary to achieve our freedom."

"The people must demand their rights and refuse to accept oppression."

"Education for liberation means understanding how systems of power work."

"We are not asking for crumbs from the table of democracy. We demand the whole table."

"Organized people can achieve what disorganized people cannot."

"The barrel of a gun is not our ideology—our ideology is liberation."

"We must become the architects of our own destiny."

"Imperialism and colonialism are the enemies of all oppressed peoples."

"The survival of our community depends on our willingness to fight for it."

"We see ourselves as part of a global struggle against oppression."

"Poverty is a weapon used to maintain control over the Black community."

"We believe in the dignity and worth of all human beings."

"The system will not reform itself. The people must force change."

"We stand for Black pride, Black culture, and Black self-determination."

"Oppression breeds resistance, and resistance breeds revolution."

"The Panthers are the people, and the people are the Panthers."

"We must expose the lies that have been told about our history."

"Real power comes from being organized and having a clear program."

"We cannot separate economics from politics in the struggle for freedom."

"The young people are the ones who will lead us to liberation."

"We believe in arming ourselves with knowledge and self-discipline."

"The enemy uses violence to maintain the status quo. We resist."

"Cultural pride is a foundation for political power."

"We must build institutions that serve the needs of our community."