The Film: Seattle Black Panthers Fight for Justice & Freedom
His image — holding a rifle on the steps of the Washington state capitol building — is one of the most iconic photographs from the Black Power movement. Back in 1968, Elmer Dixon co-founded the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party to provide armed patrols to protect Black people from police beatings and killings. More than a half-century later, Dixon is a popular diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant for companies, organizations and universities around the world.
Rick DuPree’s groundbreaking documentary, Seattle Black Panthers Fight for Justice & Freedom, is based on the experiences of the founders, brothers Aaron and Elmer Dixon, and their comrades of the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party.
The production team wanted to create a historical documentation of these brave and heroic young women and men, who put their lives on the line to become revolutionaries committed to making the world a better place for all oppressed people, not just oppressed Black people. Seattle Black Panthers Fight for Justice & Freedom is their story told in their words.
Join us on February 6th for a preview of Rick DuPree’s upcoming documentary Seattle Black Panthers Fight for Justice & Freedom.
Following the film, Rick DuPree will join Elmer Dixon for a discussion with moderators Natasha Tony and Tinthi Tembo that delves into the film and Dixon’s remarkable story in his memoir, Die Standing: From Black Panther Party Revolutionary to Global Diversity Consultant.
Elmer Dixon’s book will be available for purchase at the event.
Read more about the event speakers here.
