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Huey P. Newton

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Co-founder of the Black Panther Party (1942-1989)

United StatesPoliticiansLived 1942 to 1989 · aged 47
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Huey Percy Newton was an African American revolutionary and political activist who co-founded the Marxist-Leninist political and militant organization the Black Panther Party (BPP) with fellow activist Bobby Seale in 1966. He ran the party as its main leader and crafted its ten-point manifesto with Seale.

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Newton's senior year yearbook photo, 1959Newton's senior year yearbook photo, 1959A button supporting the campaign to release Huey P. Newton, founder of the Black Panther Party.A button supporting the campaign to release Huey P. Newton, founder of the Black Panther Party.Newton in August 1977Newton in August 1977

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Huey Percy Newton was an African American revolutionary and political activist who co-founded the Marxist-Leninist political and militant organization the Black Panther Party (BPP) with fellow activist Bobby Seale in 1966. He ran the party as its main leader and crafted its ten-point manifesto with Seale. Under his leadership, the party organized numerous social programs and community events, advocated for collective defense, and threatened political violence in service of their goals.

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United States
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Politicians
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Politician
Status
deceased
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Lived 1942 to 1989 · aged 47
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