Founded in 1966, this Oakland-based civil rights group was militant and condoned violence as a form of defense. This was in stark contrast to the nonviolent protests led by Martin Luther King Jr. Their members wore black berets and would carry weapons. What was the name of this group?
Answer Black Panther Party
The Black Panther Party was known for militant tactics. The group believed in the armed protection of the citizenry after a series of run-ins with the police. The group was active until 1982.
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