Healthcare and the Black Panther Party

The video explores the Black Panther Party's misunderstood legacy, focusing on their community and healthcare initiatives. Despite being labeled as violent, the Panthers contributed significantly to social programs, especially in healthcare. They addressed medical discrimination and empowered black communities. Their legacy continues today, influencing modern healthcare activism, as seen in the response to COVID-19.

What was one of the main reasons the Black Panther Party was formed?

• To protect black communities from police brutality

• To establish a new political party

• To promote black nationalism

• To create a separate black state

How are the Black Panthers often misrepresented in history textbooks?

• As a religious movement

• As a violent organization

• As a group focused on education

• As a peaceful organization

What was Cleo Silvers' role in the Black Panther Party?

• A political leader

• A financial officer

• A healthcare volunteer

• A legal advisor

What was the condition of Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx during the 1960s?

• It was a private hospital for the wealthy

• It was notorious for poor treatment of patients

• It was known for its excellent patient care

• It was a state-of-the-art facility

What was one of the healthcare services provided by the Black Panther Party?

• Plastic surgery

• Free dental care

• Sickle cell anemia testing

• Cancer treatment

What was COINTELPRO's role in relation to the Black Panther Party?

• It supported the Panthers' initiatives

• It was a legal defense fund for the Panthers

• It was an FBI program that targeted the Panthers

• It was a media campaign promoting the Panthers

What is one way the legacy of the Black Panther Party is seen today?

• Through the establishment of new political parties

• In the continuation of community-based health programs

• In the creation of new religious movements

• Through the development of private healthcare systems

Who founded the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium?

• Dr. Ayla Stanford

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

• Dr. Huey P. Newton

• Dr. Bobby Seale

What was a significant finding about African-Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• They had the lowest infection rates

• They were immune to the virus

• They were diagnosed and died at higher rates

• They had the best access to healthcare

What is a key lesson from the civil rights movement regarding healthcare?

• Healthcare should be privatized

• Free and equitable access to healthcare is essential

• Healthcare should focus only on physical health

• Healthcare should be limited to urban areas