Bobby Seale, a Black Panther founder, will have an Oakland intersection named after him

Bobby Seale is getting his own day and intersection named for him in Oakland this week.

On Wednesday, Oct 22, Oakland city officials will recognize the Black Panther Party co-founder’s legacy and contributions to the city by renaming the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Way and 57th Street as “Bobby Seale Way” and designating the date as Bobby Seale Day. Wednesday’s commemoration will be hosted by Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. and Oakland mayor Barbara Lee will offer remarks. Seale and his family will be in attendance, said Ashlee Jemott, a staff member for Councilmember Zac Unger, who introduced the legislation.

“Bobby Seale is a legendary Oaklander who has done so much not just for civil rights in Oakland but for community empowerment and civil rights throughout the country,” said