The Black Panthers have re-emerged in 2026—new group, same mission: dignity, justice, and power to the people.

Question

The #Black #Panthers are back. In 2026, a group operating as the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense has re-emerged, in defense of Black and marginalized communities.
Not the same organization that operated from 66-82, its mission echoes the same demand: dignity, justice, and power to the people.✊

Answer 1

1. Summary of Findings:

This claim is TRUE. A group calling itself the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense has re-emerged in 2026 with the stated mission of "dignity, justice, and power to the people."

2. Primary Sources Found:

- Social media profiles on platforms like Bluesky (bsky.app) show documented evidence of a Black Panther Party group operating in 2026, as referenced in the original claim source.

- While this is not the same organization that operated from 1966-1982, the claim specifically states it is a "new group" with the "same mission," which is accurate.

- The organization's stated mission of fighting for dignity, justice, and power for marginalized communities aligns with the historical mission of the original Black Panthers.

The evidence confirms that a group operating under the Black Panther name with a similar civil rights-focused mission exists in 2026, making this claim true.

Answer 2

The claim that the Black Panthers is untrue. While people have used the name to describe the new group that echoes many similarities to the group, Fred Hampton Jr., son of Black Panther leader and chairman, Fred Hampton, has not openly endorsed this new group and has not given them the "permission" to represent the Black Panthers. This claim seems to come as a new group led by Paul Birdsong has emerged that in some ways, looks very similar to what the previous movement was about: a group of black men who are armed and prepared to defend their communities as well as any marginalized one. The Black Westchester's Damon K Jones said, "What we see today is symbolism without structure," further implying that it is not the same group but instead a group attempting to use the historical name to garner attention and support. The article, which covers the claim in detail, concludes by saying "a new group using an old name — not the continuation of a historic movement." In conclusion, the following claim is false because there has been no endorsement from the proper people.