specialnights: In 1969, while in Oakland, Carl Hampton discovered and was inspired by the BPP, and h
specialnights: In 1969, while in Oakland, Carl Hampton discovered and was inspired by the BPP, and he decided to begin a chapter in Houston. Since the BPP was not then authorizing new chapters, he created People’s Party II in recognition that the BPP was the “first People’s Party.” He began organizing in early 1970, but months after PPII opened, Houston police assassinated Hampton. After Hampton’s death, due to his great sacrifice, the BPP leadership granted chapter status to PPII and it became known as the Houston chapter of the Black Panther Party. “Carl Hampton was only 21 when he was gunned down, but he was educated and wise beyond his years,” said Charles “Boko” Freeman, who organized PPII with Hampton and was a leader of Houston’s BPP chapter. -- source link