THE PANTHER PARTY

OF WASHINGTON STATE

All Power To The People!

WHO WE ARE


The White Panther Party was started in 1968 by John Sinclair, Leni Sinclair, and Pun Plamondon. Eventually accepted by the Black Panther Party as a genuine force, they were able to affect change on a local and national level. In 1971 they transitioned to the Rainbow People's Party to be the best evolution of themselves.

In 2021, The first chapter of the White Panther Party in Washington State was started. In solidarity and cooperation with the Black Panther Party of WA, we stand against all those that would oppress any being on this earth. 

In 2022, we transitioned to The Panther Party to be our best evolution.

All Power To The People!

Timeline


A brief timeline of the creation of the White Panther Party


1969

Indictments and revolution 

John Sinclair, Pun Plamondon, and Jack Forrest are indicted for the bombing of the FBI building in Ann Arbor Michigan.

1972

The release of Pun Plamondon and the Supreme Court Decision

The United States Supreme Court declared the unwarranted wiretapping of Pun Plamondon's phone illegal. His case was dissolved and the case against John Sinclaire dissolved with it.

This decision was the first of it's kind to declare warrantless wiretapping illegal and would greatly impact the future of the civil rights movement.

1968

The White Panther Party is created

Created by John Sinclair, Leni SInclair, and Pun Plamondon, on the recommendation of Huey P. Newton, and worked alongside multiple minority rights groups in the Rainbow Coalition. 


1971

The Rainbow People's Party

The White Panther Party Transitions to The Rainbow People's Party to ensure inclusion and a clear message for the people.


The release of John Sinclair

John Sinclair was released on bond during his appeals process after the "Free John" benefit concert reached national media with guests John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Bob Seger, and Stevie Wonder.