Wanda Ross video interview and biography

Jiménez, José, 1948-

Shell-Weiss, Melanie

Wanda Ross grew up in Chicago, the granddaughter of migrants from the southern United States. Shortly after she began college, she started attending political education classes taught by “Teach” of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense (BPP). She joined the BPP shortly thereafter. She was chief developer of the BPP’s Breakfast for Children Program. The BPP Breakfast Program was used as a model by other organizations, including the Young Lords and Young Patriots. Ms. Ross remains a community activist in Chicago, putting into practice her reminder that “saving the world” is a lifetime commitment.

2012-08-24

Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives

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Wanda Ross vídeo entrevista y biografía

Young Lords (Organización)

Puertorriqueños--Estados Unidos

Derechos civiles--Estados Unidos--Historia

Lincoln Park (Chicago, Ill.)

Afro-Americanos--Relatos personales

Justicia social

Activistas comunitarios--Illinois--Chicago

Partido Pantera Negra. Illinois Capítulo