Collaboration Between UFW and Black Panther Party

The video explores the historical collaboration between the United Farm Workers (UFW) and the Black Panther Party, focusing on events like the Safeway boycott and Proposition 22. It highlights the challenges faced by these movements and their impact on modern food justice initiatives. The speaker emphasizes the importance of stable institutions for long-term collaboration and power building in social movements.

What was the speaker's main motivation for researching the collaboration between UFW and the Black Panther Party?

• To criticize the UFW's methods

• To join the Black Panther Party

• To find documented evidence of their collaboration

• To write a book on the topic

Why did the UFW decide to boycott Safeway in 1969?

• Safeway was the largest grape producer

• Safeway supported Proposition 22

• Safeway refused to sell UFW products

• Safeway was a major purchaser of grapes

How did the Black Panther Party contribute to the Safeway boycott?

• By organizing protests at Safeway stores

• By providing transportation to alternative stores

• By creating a new grape brand

• By negotiating with Safeway management

What was the significance of the 'Bitter Dog' boycott?

• It was a protest against Safeway

• It was a campaign led by Bobby Seale

• It marked the first collaboration between UFW and the Black Panther Party

• It was a beverage created by the UFW

Why did Cesar Chavez endorse Bobby Seale's mayoral campaign?

• To promote a new agricultural initiative

• To gain support from African American voters

• To oppose the UFW

• Because of the Black Panther Party's support for Proposition 22

What was a major challenge for the UFW and Black Panther Party in maintaining long-term collaboration?

• Internal struggles and external pressures

• Lack of public support

• Disagreements over leadership

• Financial constraints

What modern movement does the speaker compare to the historical collaboration between UFW and the Black Panther Party?

• Food justice

• Civil rights

• Labor rights

• Environmental justice

According to the speaker, what is essential for a movement to move forward?

• Stable institutions

• Strong grassroots entities

• Government support

• Media coverage

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for building power in movements?

• Long-term established entities

• Community engagement

• Celebrity endorsements

• Increased funding

What is the speaker's final call to action for the audience?

• To join the UFW

• To support burgeoning institutions

• To boycott modern grocery stores

• To write about historical collaborations