Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton is born in Monroe, Louisiana.
At a Glance
- Date
- 17 February 1942
- Location
- Monroe, Louisiana
- Key people
- Huey P. Newton
- Category
- Organizations & Institutions
- Source
- Biographical records · Britannica
What It Meant Then
He helped create a movement pairing armed self-defense with community programs.
What It Means Now
Newton remains a central figure in the history of Black radicalism.
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