Black Panther Exhibits Historic Beginnings at UC Berkeley

Five decades later, never-before-seen photos are being unveiled to the public on Wednesday at the UC Berkeley school of journalism. The images feature the Black Panther Party and the group’s historic beginnings. The Black Panthers turn 50 on Saturday. Members are celebrating with a new book and photo exhibit called “Power to the People.” Both feature the works of photographer Stephen Shames who was a student at Cal. He became an insider to one of the most controversial groups of the civil rights era. The exhibit’s curator, however, says the photos will show a different side of the Panthers.