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Black Panther Rally of Fire

A KQED News report from San Francisco on January 5th 1969, which features a rally and speeches in support of the Black Panther Party. Muhammad Ali is seen addressing the large crowds, pointing out that: "Those of you who are white … have many white leaders who can speak for you. You have many whites in power who have the billions and trillions of dollars to help you. But Black people also need a spokesman!" Ends with an address to supporters of Huey P. Newton by Bobby Seale.

Tags: african american civil rights , black panther party , bobby seale , huey p. newton , kqn 312 , muhammad ali

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Type of material: archival news film
Duration: 3:06
Rights for this video belong to: NCPB/KQED
Recording medium: 16mm b&w co-magnetic sound film
Date aired: 5/1/69
Originally aired on: KQED

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KQN 312.mp4 (25.41 MB – MPEG4 video)

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Two months ago, Jim Coke wrote…

Trying to determine if 5-1-69 date accurately described as January 5 or was in actually May 1? Was Ali speaking at SF City Hall?I have photos of that day, and the weather looks more like May than January.

thank you

Over a year ago, damar andika wrote…

Very useful information for everyone. Thank you for willing to share insights to me.

Regards Margahayuland

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