The first point was we wanted power to determine our own destiny in our own black community. And what we had done is, we wanted to write a program that was straightforward to the people. We didn't want to give a long dissertation.
Bobby SealeThe people have now come to realize that the only way to deal with the oppressor is to deal on our own terms and this was done.
Bobby SealeMy father was a master carpenter and builder. Architectural design, engineering design, mechanical design, three-dimensional views, that was my shtick, my forte.
Bobby Seale