Discover how the Black Panther Party transformed Des Moines and its mission to restore power to the people on Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 6–7:30 p.m. in Sussman Theater, Olmsted Center. Hear from State Representative Ako Abdul-Samad, who was involved in the Black Panther Party movement and formed a non-profit organization. He will be joined by a few other panelists, including a Drake student sharing about her community engagement experiences while at Drake and a representative from a local non-profit organization to share about current ways people can get involved.
A timeline of photos will also be displayed at the event, chronicling the history of the Black Panther Party as it relates to today’s neighborhood. Refreshments will be provided.
— Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning