Last updated: January 7, 2025
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The West Oakland Mural Project (Oakland, California)
African American Civil Rights Network
The West Oakland Mural Project (WOMP) is a mural, museum, and community center in Oakland, California dedicated to educating visitors about the Black Panther Party and their many community programs.
WOMP is located in the West Oakland neighborhood of Oakland, California where the Black Panther Party, a black political organization, was founded and headquartered. The 2000-square foot mural recognizes African American women’s integral contributions to the organization’s community programs like free breakfast, medical and dental care. Inside is a 1000-square foot museum dedicated to the organization’s history. WOMP also serves as a community center and has hosted block parties, served meals, and distributed groceries. The mural is the first and only permanent public art piece that honors women in the Black Panther Party and the museum is the first dedicated solely to the Black Panther Party.
The West Oakland Mural Project became a part of the African American Civil Rights Network in 2024.
The African American Civil Rights Network recognizes the African American Civil Rights Movement in the United States and the sacrifices made by those who fought against discrimination and segregation. Created by the African American Civil Rights Act of 2017, and coordinated by the National Park Service, the Network tells the stories of the people, places, and events of the U.S. African American Civil Rights Movement through a collection of public and private resources to include properties, facilities, and programs.
The West Oakland Mural Project (WOMP) is a mural, museum, and community center in Oakland, California dedicated to educating visitors about the Black Panther Party and their many community programs.
WOMP is located in the West Oakland neighborhood of Oakland, California where the Black Panther Party, a black political organization, was founded and headquartered. The 2000-square foot mural recognizes African American women’s integral contributions to the organization’s community programs like free breakfast, medical and dental care. Inside is a 1000-square foot museum dedicated to the organization’s history. WOMP also serves as a community center and has hosted block parties, served meals, and distributed groceries. The mural is the first and only permanent public art piece that honors women in the Black Panther Party and the museum is the first dedicated solely to the Black Panther Party.
The West Oakland Mural Project became a part of the African American Civil Rights Network in 2024.
The African American Civil Rights Network recognizes the African American Civil Rights Movement in the United States and the sacrifices made by those who fought against discrimination and segregation. Created by the African American Civil Rights Act of 2017, and coordinated by the National Park Service, the Network tells the stories of the people, places, and events of the U.S. African American Civil Rights Movement through a collection of public and private resources to include properties, facilities, and programs.