The goals of the Black Panther Party were to achieve racial equality and economic empowerment for African Americans, as well as to end police brutality and oppression in their communities. Their tactics included community organizing, armed self-defense, and the establishment of social and educational programs such as free breakfast programs and health clinics. They also conducted armed patrols to monitor police activity and challenge police brutality. Additionally, the Black Panther Party engaged in political activism and alliances with other minority and radical groups to push for social change.
