This is an alphabetical referenced list of members of the Black Panther Party, including those notable for being Panthers as well as former Panthers who became notable for other reasons. This list does not include outside supporters, sympathizers, or allies.
JoNina Abron-Ervin, reporter and editor of The Black Panther.
Mumia Abu-Jamal, Lieutenant Minister of Information, Philadelphia chapter. In prison for the murder of a police officer.
Sundiata Acoli, Finance Minister of the Harlem chapter who served 49 years in prison for murdering a New Jersey state trooper, and was released in 2022.
Ashanti Alston, anarchist activist.
Richard Aoki, Field Marshal and FBI informant. Committed suicide in 2009.
Kuwasi Balagoon, former member Harlem chapter and one of the Panther 21.
Charles Barron former member Harlem chapter, community activist and Democratic New York City Councilmember
Lucille Berrien, political activist from Milwaukee.
Dhoruba bin Wahad, New York activist and one of the Panther 21.
Veronza Bowers, Jr., served 50 years in prison for murdering a park ranger. Released on May 7, 2024.
William Lee Brent, hijacked a plane to Cuba in 1968, lived in exile there until his death in 2006.
Elaine Brown, Chairwoman, Minister of Defense (mid 1970s), for a time was a 2008 Green Party presidential candidate.
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