Action comes amid power struggle between factions claiming leadership of SCLC . The group is a successor to the original Black Panther Party that was founded in Oakland, California, by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale in 1966. `` That essentially is what this is about : who effectively is going to control the organization , '' Luker said . Markel Hutchins : Doors secured to keep current leadership out of the building . Sylvia Tucker : Conduct ` ` is the act of reckless individuals '' Hutchins wants to lead SCLC , claims to be on board ; Tucker is SCLC chairwoman .
Action comes amid power struggle between factions claiming leadership of SCLC . The group is a successor to the original Black Panther Party that was founded in Oakland, California, by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale in 1966. Markel Hutchins : Doors secured to keep current leadership out of the building . Sylvia Tucker : Conduct ` ` is the act of reckless individuals '' Hutchins wants to lead SCLC , claims to be on board ; Tucker is SCLC chairwoman .