The Untold Alliance
Tijerina + Black Panthers
Before you go, witness the moment two revolutionary movements become one. This is the 1968 meeting between Reies López Tijerina and the Black Panthers. History isn't just in textbooks. Watch the raw footage of the 'King Tiger' himself taking the fight for land grants from New Mexico to the heart of New City.
The Question: Why did the most powerful leaders of the 1960s see the Southwest as the front line for civil rights?
The Answer: Reies López Tijerina and the Alianza Federal de Mercedes.
In this video, you'll learn about the following:
- The Arrival in New York: Tijerina's opening remarks on building a cross-country alliance.
- The Land Grant Question: A deep dive into the Treaty Of Guadalupe Hidalgo and why land rights are civil rights.
- Solidarity with the Black Panthers: The moment both groups discuss their shared struggle against a "colonial" power structure.
- Strategy for the Movement: Real-time planning for the Poor People's Campaign and the fight for racial equity.
- Closing Call to Action: A powerful final message that still resonates with today's working-class struggle.
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