About xavier
 

Dr. Xavier Buck is a public historian, nonprofit executive, and the founding director of the Black Panther Party Museum in Oakland, California. As Executive Director of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation, he leads one of the nation’s foremost efforts to preserve, interpret, and expand the legacy of the Black Panther Party. His portfolio includes museum development, national exhibitions, curriculum design, public programming, technology-driven archives, and large-scale anniversary initiatives.

A graduate of St. John’s University and the University of California, Berkeley, Dr. Buck bridges scholarly rigor with cultural strategy. He is also the creator of @historyin3, a fast-growing digital platform with hundreds of thousands of followers, where he distills Black history, politics, and global liberation movements into sharp, three-minute narratives that reach millions each month.

Across museums, media, and grassroots campaigns, Dr. Buck’s work centers authentic storytelling, community empowerment, and historical clarity. Whether curating exhibitions, producing national tours, advising cultural institutions, or crafting viral educational content, he is committed to ensuring that Black history is preserved, accessible, and understood as a blueprint for building a more just future.