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From Pianist to Black Power Revolutionary
February 01, 2025
Several people who knew him describe the evolution of Huey P. Newton, from classical pianist and philosopher to radical revolutionary and co-founder of the Black Panther Party, whose brazen armed occupation of the California Capitol in 1967 to protest gun control legislation became an iconic historical moment.
American Justice on Trial: People v. Newton
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American Justice on Trial: People v. Newton
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The untold story behind the murder trial of Black Panthers leader Huey Newton.
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Protests Outside the Courthouse
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Massive street protests outside of the courthouse where Huey P. Newton was on trial for murder....
Jury Deliberations
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The jury foreman of the 1968 Huey P. Newton murder trial describes the jury’s tense deliberations....
Selecting The Jury
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A groundbreaking, history making jury of mostly women and minorities is selected for the trial....
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