Panther Power by Tupac Shakur

Although some may see Tupac Shakur's "Panther Power" in a negative light due to some of the violence that the Black Panther movement caused in its history, I view it in a different light. Instead of asking for violent action to those who are oppressive, Tupac more or less criticized the idea that everything was equal when there were outstanding evidence that minorities were still treated worse than their white counterparts. Tupac also criticizes the minorities that choose to settle for what they have, they should stop insisting that its as good as its ever going to get, and instead of strive to be better. Overall, I didn't see Tupac's title "Panther Power" as a direct endorsement of everything that the Black Panthers did, but more as a suggestion that minorities need to attack the social issue with the same energy and purpose as the Black Panther movement. The pretext to Tupac's Black Panther, makes a reference to Tupac's song "Changes", I base most of my opinions about Tupac's political and social beliefs off of that song. Shakur more or less, tried to light a fire under minorities in America, saying that there is no reason in complaining about your situation if you can be the solution your own problems. Claiming to be a product of one's environment can only go so far, we as a people need to stop making excuses and blaming others and start making social changes.