Huey P. Newton

Huey Percy Newton (February 17, 1942 – August 22, 1989) was co-founder and inspirational leader of the Black Panther Party, a militant African-American activist group.

Black Panther Party

While at Oakland City College, Newton had become involved in the radical politics that dominated the Bay Area. He joined the Afro-American Association and played a role in getting the first black history course adopted as part of the college's curriculum. He read the works of Frantz Fanon, Malcolm X, Mao Tse-tung, and Che Guevara. It was during his time at Oakland City College that Newton along with Bobby Seale organized the Black Panther Party for Self Defense in October 1966, with Seale as chairman and Newton as minister of defense.

Related Topics:
Frantz Fanon - Malcolm X - Mao Tse-tung - Che Guevara - Bobby Seale - October - 1966

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