OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A first-floor Bay Area apartment will soon be home to an exhibit of photos, banners and posters that explore the history of the Black Panther Party.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports Sunday that the 1,000-square-foot “mini-museum” will open in West Oakland on June 19.
The exterior of the home at the corner where party co-founder Huey P. Newton was fatally shot was decorated this year with a large mural dedicated to the women of the Black Panther Party. Inside, visitors can walk through a temporary exhibit curated by archivist Lisbet Tellefsen.
Homeowner Jilchristina Vest said she hopes to have the home designated as a landmark and transform the space into a community center.