Huey P. Newton
Huey Percy Newton (February 17, 1942 – August 22, 1989) was an African-American communist political activist. Along with Bobby Seale, he co-founded the Black Panther Party in 1966.[1]
Dr. Huey P. Newton | |
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| Born | Huey Percy Newton February 17, 1942 |
| Died | August 22, 1989 (aged 47) |
| Education | Social philosophy (B.A.) (1974); (PhD) (1980) |
| Alma mater | University of California, Santa Cruz |
| Occupation | Activist |
| Years active | 1966–87 |
| Known for | Founder of the Black Panther Party |
Notable work | Revolutionary Suicide |
| Political party | Black Panther Party |
| Movement | Black power movement |
| Spouse(s) | Gwen Fontaine (1974–1983) Fredrika Newton (1984–1989) |
| Children | 4 |
In 1989, he was shot and killed during a drug deal in Oakland, California, aged 47.[2] Huey Newton had one biological child Rico Cortez Dukes According to Alameda Oakland California Vital Court Records.
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Leading member of the Black Panther Party Huey Newton in August of 1977
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References
- ↑ Stein, Mark A.; Basheda, Valarie (August 22, 1989). Huey Newton Found Shot to Death on Oakland Street: Black Panthers Founder Killed in High Drug Area. http://articles.latimes.com/1989-08-22/news/mn-1089_1_newton-oakland-panthers. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ↑ 'Arrest in Murder of Huey Newton'; New York Times, 26 August 1989
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