#OTD: Huey P. Newton’s Birth and Black Panther Legacy

from AURN News · host Jamie Jackson, Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane

On Feb. 17, 1942, Huey P. Newton was born in Monroe, Louisiana. He would go on to co-found the Black Panther Party and become one of the most influential figures in the Black Power movement. This episode revisits his legacy, the rise of the Panthers and the impact of their community programs and activism. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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