"On Wednesday, Oct 22, Oakland city officials will recognize the Black Panther Party co-founder's legacy and contributions to the city by renaming the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Way and 57th Street as "Bobby Seale Way" and designating the date as Bobby Seale Day. Wednesday's commemoration will be hosted by Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. and Oakland mayor Barbara Lee will offer remarks."
"Bobby Seale was born in Liberty, Texas, and his family moved to Oakland while he was a child. As a student at Merritt College, Seale joined with Huey Newton in 1966 to found the Black Panther Party. He led the party as chairman, helped develop the party's legendary 10-point platform, and advocated for racial justice and against police brutality. In 1973, Seale ran for Oakland mayor on a ticket with fellow party member Elaine Brown, who ran for the city council."
Oakland officials will honor Bobby Seale by renaming the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Way and 57th Street as "Bobby Seale Way" and designating Oct. 22 as Bobby Seale Day. The commemoration will be hosted by rapper Mistah F.A.B., with Mayor Barbara Lee offering remarks, and Seale and his family in attendance. A community celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the corner of 57th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way, near Seale's childhood neighborhood and the Black Panther Party’s first headquarters. Seale co-founded the Black Panther Party in 1966 at Merritt College, led its 10-point platform, advocated against police brutality, ran for mayor in 1973, and remains a longtime figure in civil rights and community empowerment. The legislation was sponsored by Councilmember Zac Unger and supported unanimously.
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