We are Gwangi Richardson-Alston
We are Terrell "Hollywood" Jackson
Legacy of Algiers
Malik Rahim, a distinguished activist native to Algiers, founder of Common Ground Relief, and a member of the Black Panther Party, established the Gwangi and Hollywood Community Center in 2024.
When deciding what to name the space, Malik encountered a group of young people discussing a tragic shooting that had occurred on the premises four years prior. These young people believed that the victims succumbed only because they were unarmed. Recognizing the systemic and cyclical harm inherent in such a perception of communal violence, Malik resolved to dedicate the center to the memories of the victims: Gwangi Richardson-Alston and Terrell "Hollywood" Jackson.
Gwangi and Hollywood were esteemed and active participants in the life of Algiers. They looked out for their people. They gave what they could and helped where there was need. The Gwangi and Hollywood Community Center is honored to continue their legacy of service and dedication.
Malik Rahim
While we are the Gwangi and Hollywood Community Center, many members of our community refer to us as the Panther Hub. We are independant from the Panthers, but we are founded on their principles:
Self determination
We are an example of the right and ability for communities to make their own choices, govern their own lives, and determine their own destinies.
education
We see education as a tool for the liberation of those oppressed by a system that attempts to hide past and present injustice from the classroom.
Basic needs
We believe that by pooling our resources, we can rely on each other to provide the things we need to survive: housing, food and healthcare.
All Power
We know that unity across race, class, and gender is essential for the empowerment of all who live under a system that profits from our division.