Honoring the Memory of Bobby Bowens

So you’ve heard of Bobby Bowens, the Black Panther leader after which the Richmond Progressive Alliance office is named. But how much do you know about Bowens and the history of the Black Panther Party in Richmond?

Now is your chance to learn more: The Black Panther Party-inspired Project Lead pop-up event with Bill Jennings is coming to the Bobby Bowens Progressive Center, 2540 Macdonald Ave. Richmond, CA on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. This event is in honor of the late Bobby Bowens who was a member of the Black Panther Party, a tireless activist in the Richmond community and also a member of the RPA. His family will be invited to attend.

This event will include historical photos and memorabilia of the Black Panther Party from the collection of Billy X Jennings, Black Panther Party historian and archivist of “It’s About Time.”  There will be refreshments, music and  in the spirit of the BPP, a care bag giveaway for homeless persons. 

Bill Jennings has lectured about the Black Panther Party and shared his exhibits at museums, galleries and other venues throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Co-sponsored by Project Lead and Richmond Progressive Alliance Arts & Culture Action Team.