Black Panther, Asian American Activist Richard Aoki Dies at Age 71

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Revolutionary and civil rights activist Richard Aoki died on March 16, 2009. Aoki was a founding member of the Black Panther Party (BPP), becoming a Field Marshal. Using his military training, Aoki assisted members of the BPP in acquiring weapons and trained members in defending the community from the Oakland Police.

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