# From Panther Baby to Professor: Jamal Joseph on Activism & Lessons from the Black Panther Party

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Podcast: [The Fenton Forecast: Choosing Our Future](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fenton-forecast-choosing-our-future-7815754)
Published: 2026-05-04T11:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4065

## Resource

Former Black Panther Jamal Joseph shares his extraordinary journey from a 16-year-old recruit to Columbia University professor, revealing the untold story of how the Panthers organized communities through service, not just rhetoric. From surviving FBI infiltration and nine years in prison to mentoring Tupac Shakur and founding youth programs, Joseph offers powerful lessons on building movements that serve people's needs while fighting systemic oppression. Connect with David on his website: https://www.fentonforecast.com Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode of The Fenton Forecast. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

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