model and a mental father later in his life while he was in school. He was a very strong and brave child who didn't judge the political situation at the time; he never had a self pity on himself but on the contrary saw the slaves as a “victim
came to appreciate Viola’s emphasis on the value of hard work and cleanliness as he worked for her, which later helped him with his admission into Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute in Hampton. Ruffer spotted the ambition in young Washington who wanted to go to school and improve himself. She encouraged him and gave him the opportunity to go to school while working with her. She saw that Washington had a unique quality the other boys didn't have. While Washington worked for her, he recognized
picking up the gun for self-defense. As membership grew, the organization implemented community development projects such as the Free Breakfast Program, Liberation Schools, and Medical Clinics. These programs increased Party membership and support from the black community across the country. The first Panther’s Free Breakfast for School Children Program is initiated at St. Augustine’s Church in Oakland. By the end of 1969, the Panthers set up kitchens in cities across the nation, feeding over 10,000