Historical Events tagged with "John Huggins"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Fatal Shooting of Black Panther Leaders at UCLA

January 17th, 1969 56 years ago

Bunchy Carter and John Huggins were gunned down during a meeting of the Black Panther Party at UCLA's Campbell Hall. The confrontation stemmed from tensions related to factional disputes within the party and broader conflicts with rival factions. The violent clash shocked local communities and drew national attention to the party's activities.

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