January 17, 2020 marked 51 years since Alprentice ‘Bunchy’ Carter was assassinated at UCLA with John Huggins.
Bunchy Carter is a seldom celebrated figure in history, however, he is highly respected among those who knew him best. He is a notable figure in the story and history of Black Los Angeles, along with the Southern California chapter of the Black Panther Party.
The Black students at UCLA still commemorate Bunchy Carter and John Huggins yearly where they were slain in Campbell Hall.
Tina Sampay, known as Slauson Girl, is a journalist, author and media founder from South Central Los Angeles. Her Bachelor of Arts in Critical Race and Gender Studies informs how she examines race, gender and power in her journalism. She founded Slauson Girl Media Group, a Black woman-owned news and media organization. Her reporting, podcast conversations and video interviews center local news, community voices, culture and the issues shaping Los Angeles.
I appreciate my mom for teaching me the history of the BPP. ?✊?
I use to reside in south central ,moved to Louisaiana,I enjoy all of your work ,keep up the awesome job??
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