Bobby Seale
Black Panther Party
Bio
He was born in Liberty, Texas to George Seale, a carpenter, and Thelma Seale (née Traylor), a homemaker. The Seale family lived in poverty during most of Bobby Seale's early life. After moving around Texas, first to Dallas, San Antonio, and Port Arthur, his family later relocated to Oakland, California when he was eight years old.
Bobby Seale Speaking On Establishing The Black Panther Party
Black Panthers
- Seale and Newton created the Black Panther Party to resist police brutality and the killing of blacks; using violence if necessary.
- In 1968, Seale wanted the public to know about the formation and the history of the Black Panthers.