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Black Panther Party Alumni Legacy Network Partner with Destroy Art Inc. to Form Mutual Aid Artist Collective
“AP2TP: All Power to The People” Collab Aims to Support Oakland Community Initiatives Through Art
(OAKLAND, CA - June 1st, 2021) Former members of the original Black Panther Party and their supporters, Black Panther Party Alumni Legacy Network (BPPALN) have teamed up with artist cooperative, Destroy Art Inc., to introduce AP2TP (All Power To The People). This collaboration includes an exclusive line of merchandise with partial proceeds benefiting the BPPALN community development initiatives.
This partnership is the first of its kind as BPPALN has not previously licensed the use of their name or logos. Themes are pulled from the original Black Panther Party’s ideological and philosophical roots, the revolutionary 10-point platform and the 62 documented survival programs for community direction and empowerment. The art featured on merchandise and apparel is anti-racist, anti-class, anti-fascist, and suitable for all ages.
"AP2TP strives to be the all-inclusive 'Rainbow Coalition of Art'," says Destroy Art Inc. co-founder, Farida Mazlan. "We plan to do that with utmost respect and honor towards the Elders of The Party. Their liberation efforts created a lasting impact on oppressed communities worldwide. Visual art evokes emotion. It can educate and inspire action."
“We want to teach people that putting ideas into practice in a collaborative manner is what gives ‘Power to the People’ true meaning and focus,” says Dr. Saturu Ned of the BPPALN. “This collaboration is historic and timely. Not only to support our continuing work, but also as a means of raising social consciousness through art.”
Partial net proceeds will benefit BPPALN to promote the legacy and values of the Black Panther Party by providing information and resources to facilitate community advocacy and education initiatives in the Bay area and nationwide..
Artists featured in this collaboration include Brazilian multimedia artist and designer, Beto Janz; Turkish artist and writer, Murat Cem Mengüç; US-based British graphic designer, John Yates aka Stealworks; political street artist, Political Gridlock; photographer, Matthew Kadi; Columbian-American cryptopunk street artist, Lorenzo Masnah; and Destroy Art Inc.’s co-founder and lead artist, DNGRCT.
Additional proceeds will be distributed to these contributing artists for the use of their work. All featured designs are original and fully endorsed, authorized, and approved by the original creator of the artwork.
For more information visit AP2TPcollective.com or find them on Instagram .
About Black Panther Party Alumni Legacy Network (BPPALN)
Black Panther Party Alumni Legacy Network (BPPALN) is an Oakland based nonprofit organization made up of passionate individuals affiliated with the original Black Panther Party. They embrace the legacy of supporting social service programs to enrich the community through education, community awareness, and economic growth.
For more information visit BPPAlumniLegacyNetwork.org or find them on Instagram.
About Destroy Art Inc.
Destroy Art Inc. is a California-based international art management agency specializing in underground, punk, and activist art. Led by artist/curator team Faridah Mazlan and Craig Vincent, their digital platform showcases the talents of contemporary outsider artists and designers alike. The scope of Destroy Art includes custom merchandise, printing and publishing, curating exhibits, and developing collaborative art and music projects.
For more information visit DestroyArtInc.com or find them on Instagram.
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