“We knew from the beginning how critical it was to have our own publication, to set forth our agenda for freedom… to urge change, to use the pen alongside the sword,” writes David Hilliard in the preface to this stunning collection from the original groundbreaking editions of the Black Panther Intercommunal News Service. In its heyday, the Party sold several hundred thousand copies of the newspaper per week, highly regarded for the quality of its content by media professionals and its legion of readers alike. It ultimately became the most influential independent black newspaper in the United States, known not only for its fearless reportage and analysis but its stunning photos and illustrations, including provocative and humorous political cartoons. This book is an invaluable document of a little-known aspect of American history and a celebration of one of the most stunning accomplishments of a cultural and political movement that changed the nation. Two-color. Includes original Black Panther documentary on DVD.