I recall reading that the main reason they "condemned" them was that they felt there was no longer any reason to use violence and intimidation in order to reach their revolutionary goals. That they were on the doorstep already, or something to that effect
From the Louis Farrakhan, Nation of Islam website, FinalCall.com...
Malik Zulu Shabazz, chairman of the New Black Panther Party for Self-Defense (NBPP):
"We are happy today to be standing side by side with the Nation of Islam. We believe, like the Nation of Islam and the Honorable Elijah Muhammad believe, in a nation of our own. We believe in a Black first philosophy and a Black Liberation Theology. We dont worry about the criticism. We love all of those who labored in the Panther Party from the 60s. Many are with us today."
http://www.finalcall.com/artman/publish/article_1858.shtml
“I recall reading that the main reason they “condemned” them was that they felt there was no longer any reason to use violence and intimidation in order to reach their revolutionary goals. That they were on the doorstep already, or something to that effect.”
Now there’s a comforting thought. I’m sure they wouldn’t have any qualms though about reverting back to their old ways once they feel they can they can get away with it.