She led the Black Panthers. Now she's a property developer – for Oakland's poorest, Oakland
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The activist Elaine Brown, former chair of the party, is leading an $80m affordable housing project in West Oakland
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Oakland, the Last Refuge of Radical America - The New York Times
Elaine Brown
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First Woman Chair of Black Panther Party, Is Now Leading $80M
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She led the Black Panthers. Now she's a property developer – for
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Oakland, the Last Refuge of Radical America - The New York Times
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Explore the Black Panther Party's History in Oakland, CA
Michael Colbruno on LinkedIn: #transportationindustry #hospitality
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West Oakland, Lower Bottoms, Part 1: Self-Determination
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She led the Black Panthers. Now she's a property developer – for