West Oakland Home Converted To Mini Museum About Black Panthers; Will Open Juenteenth
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP/CBS13) — A first-floor West Oakland apartment will soon be home to an exhibit of photos, banners and posters that explore the history of the Black Panther Party.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports Sunday that the 1,000-square-foot (93-square-meter) "mini-museum" will open on June 19 at Center Street and Dr. Huey P. Newton Way.
The exterior of the home at the corner where party co-founder Huey P. Newton was fatally shot was decorated this year with a large mural dedicated to the women of the Black Panther Party. Inside, visitors can walk through a temporary exhibit curated by archivist Lisbet Tellefsen.
Homeowner Jilchristina Vest said she decided to convert the space after tenants moved out. She hopes to have the home designated as a landmark and transform the space into a community center.
"It felt like it needed to be something more than somebody's apartment," she said.
Visitors will each have 30 minutes to walk through the exhibit. Tickets are available online.
