New Black Panther Party - Ras Jelani

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Revolutionary consciousness doesn't emerge overnight—it evolves through study, struggle, and spiritual seeking. Ross Jelani Adegum Simba's journey from Rastafarian roots to Regional Chairman of the New Black Panther Party's Mid-Atlantic division reveals the complex path of a modern revolutionary.Jelani shares his transformation through various Black nationalist traditions, studying with the Nation of Islam, Nation of Gods and Earths, and the Ansar Allah community before a fateful 1997 encounter with Dr. Khalid Abdul Muhammad changed everything. His firsthand account of working with Muhammad—whom he describes as maintaining strict moral discipline within the organization—offers rare insights into an often mischaracterized movement.Beyond the guns and berets portrayed in media, Jelani reveals the NBPP's community-focused initiatives: clothing drives, food programs, self-defense training, and economic education. Yet even with these efforts, he acknowledges the challenges of organizing in Norfolk, Virginia, where resistance comes not just from traditional opponents but sometimes from within the Black community itself.The conversation takes a sobering turn as Jelani discusses the persistent threat of COINTELPRO-style infiltration, the power vacuum following Dr. Muhammad's death, and his perspective on America's future: "We are in the end times of this oppressive system... It's the end for somebody, but it's also somebody's end is a beginning for somebody else." This dialectical understanding frames the NBPP's urgent mission to build revolutionary consciousness while time remains.Whether you're a student of Black nationalist thought, curious about alternative political movements, or invested in understanding today's revolutionary organizations from the inside, this rare glimpse into the modern Black Panther movement offers essential context for these increasingly turbulent times. Follow Ross Jelani's work on Facebook at MBPP Norfolk VA Chapter and discover how the struggle continues.

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