Huey P. Newton, co-founder of the Black Panther Party of Self Defense, was shot and killed in Oakland, Calif. on August 22, 1989. As a testament to his life’s work, here’s an early interview that Newton conducted from jail.
It’s Been 24 Years Since Huey P. Newton Died in Oakland
Watch Newton in his own words.
By Jamilah King Aug 22, 2013