# Black Panther Party Legacy Honored in Oakland

> Oakland reuniting Black Panther Party veterans with youth to honor 60-year legacy.
- Title: Black Panther Party Legacy Honored in Oakland · NBC Bay Area
- Summary: Oakland reuniting Black Panther Party veterans with youth to honor 60-year legacy. Oakland honors Black Panther Party's 60th anniversary with reunions…
- Keywords: black panther party, oakland, black panther party museum, dr huey p newton foundation, panther veterans, yusef miller, carinne salnave, mayor barbara lee, black panther party boulevard, news, local, Black
- Source: NBC Bay Area — https://nbcbayarea.com/news/local/black-panther-party-history-to-be-honored/4160352
- Published: 2026-10-17T02:04:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: black panther party, oakland, black panther party museum, dr huey p newton foundation, panther veterans, yusef miller, carinne salnave, mayor barbara lee, black panther party boulevard, news, local
## Black Panther Party Founded
The Black Panther Party was founded 60 years ago in Oakland by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale.
## Legacy of Community Programs
The party created 65 survival programs including free meals for children and healthcare to address government gaps.
## Global Reunion Weekend
Panther veterans from around the nation meet in Oakland for four days of workshops and cultural programs.
## Youth Engagement
Around 1,000 high school and college students attend the celebration to learn about the party's history.
## Broadway Renaming
Four blocks of Broadway are renamed Black Panther Party Boulevard to honor the party's impact.
## Key takeaway

Oakland honors Black Panther Party's 60th anniversary with reunions, programs, and renaming of Broadway as Black Panther Party Boulevard.