Black Liberation Army: The True Crime Story and Key Facts
Black Liberation Army: American underground, black nationalist militant organization. The documented story, timeline and key facts of the case.
The Black Liberation Army (BLA) was an underground Marxist–Leninist, black-nationalist militant organization that operated in the United States from 1970 to 1981. Composed of former Black Panthers (BPP) and Republic of New Afrika (RNA) members who served above ground before going underground, the organization's program was one of war against the United States government, and its stated goal was to "take up arms for the liberation and self-determination of black people in the United States." The BLA carried out bombings, killings of police officers, robberies, and prison breaks.
Why the case is remembered
The Black Liberation Army story remains one of the most discussed entries in true-crime history, covered in documentaries, podcasts and books. The summary above follows the publicly documented record.
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Who is Black Liberation Army?
The Black Liberation Army (BLA) was an underground Marxist–Leninist, black-nationalist militant organization that operated in the United States from 1970 to 1981. Composed of former Black Panthers (BPP) and Republic of New Afrika (RNA) members who served above ground before going.
Why is the Black Liberation Army case famous?
It is one of the most documented bank robber cases, widely covered by true-crime media.
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