Black Panther Party

Memories of the New Bedford 1970 Riots
Memories of the New Bedford 1970 Riots
Memories of the New Bedford 1970 Riots
For a few weeks in July 1970, parts of Kempton Street in New Bedford were a no-go for some residents, with barricades made of burnt out cars — and the violence culminated in the murder of a teenager in broad daylight.