The Black Panther Party was started in October, 1966 in Oakland, California by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale. This picture, taken in Oakland, California, November 1966, is of the original six members of the Black Panther Party. From top left to right: Elbert "Big Man" Howard, Huey P. Newton, Sherman Forte, Bobby Seale. Bottom: Reggie Forte and Little Bobby Hutton.
Source: Marxist Internet Archive