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Bunchy Carter | |
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| Born | October 12, 1942 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 17, 1969 (aged 26) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Murder |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Memorial Park, Compton, Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1] |
| Other names | Mayor of the Ghetto |
| Citizenship | American |
| Occupation | Activist |
| Years active | 1967–1969 |
| Known for | Leader of the Los Angeles chapter Black Panther Party |
| Political party | Black Panther Party |
Alprentice "Bunchy" Carter (October 12, 1942 – January 17, 1969) was an American activist. Carter is credited as a founding member of the Southern California chapter of the Black Panther Party. Carter was shot and killed by a rival group, Ron Karenga's "Us", and is celebrated by his supporters as a martyr in the Black Power movement in the United States. Carter is portrayed by Gaius Charles in the 2015 TV series Aquarius.[2]
- ^ Pharr, Wayne (July 1, 2014). Nine Lives of a Black Panther: A Story of Survival. Chicago Review Press. ISBN 9781613749166 – via Google Books.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (July 14, 2014). "Grey's Anatomy's Gaius Charles Joins NBC's Charles Manson Drama Aquarius".