Black Panther

noun

plural Black Panthers
: a member of a Black revolutionary organization that fought for racial equality and justice in the United States from 1966 to 1982

Examples of Black Panther in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web John and Yoko invited a radical yet approachable vision of the future into the homes of everyday Americans through frank conversations with counterculture icons such as Chuck Berry, George Carlin, Yippie founder Jerry Rubin, Black Panther chairman Bobby Seale, and Ralph Nader. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024 Thompson noted one of her significant accomplishments – leading the release of Black Panther at the BFI IMAX theater, the largest theater screen in the UK. Essence, 11 Sep. 2024 After serving, the West Philadelphia, Penn. native joined the Black Panther Party’s community breakfast program and also worked with other community programs, providing access to healthcare, clothing and housing assistance for those in need. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024 From her portrayal of Tina Turner in What’s Love Got To Do With It to her role as Ramonda in the box office hit Black Panther, Bassett’s face is a constant presence on the big screens. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Black Panther 

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Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Black Panther was in 1965

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“Black Panther.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Black%20Panther. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.

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