The College of Marin hosted an exhibition opening event Thursday to celebrate the artwork of Emory Douglas, the former minister of culture for the Black Panther Party and the artist behind the visuals of the Black Panther newspaper.

The event honored Douglas’ contributions to graphic art, social justice and political activism. His work, which appeared prominently in the Black Panther newspaper, helped shape the visual identity of the Black Panther Party and communicate its political views, community programs and calls for liberation.

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