Episode 274 | Paul Birdsong Speaks: The Real Black Lion Party, Mayor Parker, & Why He Doesn't Trust the Police

In this exclusive sit-down interview, NBT Millz sits down with Paul Birdsong, Chairman of the Black Lion Party, formerly known as the Black Panther Party, for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the mission behind one of Philadelphia's most talked-about organizations.Birdsong opens up about:- The evolution from the Black Panther Party to the Black Lion Party and what it means for the movement- Ongoing efforts to collaborate with Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on a community food initiative-His stance on law enforcement and why he doesn't trust the police-Why he refuses the label of Black Nationalist and what he actually stands for-And the statement that has everyone talking what he says he's willing to do for the causeThis is the interview Philadelphia didn't know it needed. Watch until the end.TIME STAMPSIntro - 0:00Mission of party - 2:25Solidarity Bringing Conflict And Resistance - 4:00Child Hood & Upbringing - 6:15 Rewiring the mind - 8:30Navigating Noteriety and Paranoia - 13:00Working With The Police - 14:00 What it takes to join the party - 22:30Responses from other leaders/Taking The Black Panther Name Back - 27:25Dying Behind The Mission - 36:25Succession Plan - 38:15Working With Mayor Parker - 40:15Impact For the next year - 43:00Should People be Afraid - 44:15Support the show