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| + | |description=Public community college in Oakland, California. | ||
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| + | '''Merritt College''' is a public community college in [[Oakland, California]]. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | Merritt Community College was the meeting place for prominent leaders of the [[Black Panther Party]], [[Bobby Seale]] and [[Huey Newton]]. The two met in September 1962 and shortly after began organizing the Black Panther Party. There were many public displays of unrest on the campus during this time, speaking to the [[Cuban blockade]], the black experience, and other political topics. The two leaders also attended many politically charged classes at the school such as experimental sociology, Black History, and Negro History. This occurred in September 1966 and started as Huey and Bobby brainstorming a ten-point platform. As the two grew closer, they first became involved in local organizations in Oakland only to eventually create their own.<ref>[[Seale, Bobby]]. ''[[Seize The Time (book)]]''. Black Classic Press, 1970, p. 12-59.</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Occupational programs== | ||
| + | Merritt College's occupational programs include nursing and health professions, community social services/substance abuse counseling, environmental management and technology, cybersecurity, computer information systems, landscape horticulture and environmental management, paralegal studies, real estate and restoration technology. A one-year Microscopy Certificate is also offered.<ref>http://www.merritt.edu/wp/cte/</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:43, 13 October 2022
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| Formation | 1954 |
| Headquarters | Oakland, California, USA |
| Type | • Community college • public |
| Other name | Thunderbirds |
| Public community college in Oakland, California. | |
Merritt College is a public community college in Oakland, California.
History
Merritt Community College was the meeting place for prominent leaders of the Black Panther Party, Bobby Seale and Huey Newton. The two met in September 1962 and shortly after began organizing the Black Panther Party. There were many public displays of unrest on the campus during this time, speaking to the Cuban blockade, the black experience, and other political topics. The two leaders also attended many politically charged classes at the school such as experimental sociology, Black History, and Negro History. This occurred in September 1966 and started as Huey and Bobby brainstorming a ten-point platform. As the two grew closer, they first became involved in local organizations in Oakland only to eventually create their own.[1]
Occupational programs
Merritt College's occupational programs include nursing and health professions, community social services/substance abuse counseling, environmental management and technology, cybersecurity, computer information systems, landscape horticulture and environmental management, paralegal studies, real estate and restoration technology. A one-year Microscopy Certificate is also offered.[2]
An Alumnus on Wikispooks
| Person | Born | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Seale | 22 October 1936 | Activist |
References
- ↑ Seale, Bobby. Seize The Time (book). Black Classic Press, 1970, p. 12-59.
- ↑ http://www.merritt.edu/wp/cte/
