April 6, 1968: Bobby Hutton Killed by Oakland Police
Little Bobby Hutton (age 17) of the Black Panther Party was shot dead by the Oakland police.
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April 6, 1968: Tuskegee Student Uprising
The Tuskegee Student Uprising of 1968 was one of many instances when Black students fought to expand educational opportunities and create more equity on college campuses.
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