Which program was established by the Black Panther Movement in the 1960s?

• A. Provided clothing distribution and drug rehab.
• B. A free breakfast program in California and Chicago.
• C. A free college scholarship program nationwide.
• D. A public health clinic in Washington D.C.

Answer: (B)

The question is about how the Black Panther Party extended practical help to communities in the 1960s. The most well-known program they ran was a free breakfast for children, which began in California in 1969 and soon reached Chicago as it expanded. By providing free, hot breakfasts before school, the Panthers tackled hunger and showed that immediate, tangible aid could go hand in hand with political advocacy. This program became a signature effort, illustrating how the movement aimed to meet daily needs while spotlighting racial and economic inequality. Other options describe worthy efforts, but the breakfast program is the one most closely linked to the Panthers’ visible community work in that era.