Black Panthers: Founders of the Free Breakfast Program for Children

A 1969 School breakfast Radio Show--Raj Patel: I’m doing a bit of work on the Black Panther Party’s School Breakfast program, and came across this terrific 1969 radio interview with children and Black Panther activists. You’ll need 20 minutes and the free Real Audio player. Click here to listen.

Link:

http://rajpatel.org/2011/01/18/a-1969-school-breakfast-radio-show/

Palestinian Children in Israeli-Run West Bank Areas Suffer Worst Conditions Than Gazans

In Israel and the Occupied Territories, a new report says Palestinian children in some areas of the West Bank are enduring a worse humanitarian crisis than children in Gaza. According to Save the Children, the plight of children living in the 60% of the West Bank that remains under full Israeli administration has reached a "crisis point." The Israeli and U.S. governments have long touted improved living conditions in the West Bank to counter criticism of the occupation.