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Revolutionary Suicide, by Huey P. Newton, Introduction by Fredrika Newton _ eBook and Audiobook, with Huey P Newton: Rare Footage Clips and Interviews

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Book Summary

“Revolutionary Suicide” is an autobiographical work by Huey P. Newton, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, which details his life experiences, political philosophy, and the struggles of the Black community in America. The book combines personal narrative with a broader analysis of systemic racism, oppression, and the fight for social justice. Through his reflections, Newton articulates the concept of “revolutionary suicide” as a means of resisting oppression and asserting identity, emphasizing the need for revolutionary change to achieve true liberation. The introduction by Fredrika Newton provides context for Newton’s life and highlights his legacy as a revolutionary leader.

Essential Themes and Historical Context:

  1. Introduction by Fredrika Newton
    • Overview of Huey P. Newton’s life and significance
    • Contextualization of the Black Panther Party’s mission and impact
    • Introduction to the themes of the book
  2. Early Life and Influences
    • Newton’s childhood and upbringing in Oakland, California
    • Family background and early experiences with racism
    • Influences that shaped his political consciousness
  3. Formation of the Black Panther Party
    • The founding of the Black Panther Party in 1966
    • Key principles and goals of the organization
    • The role of community programs and initiatives
  4. Philosophy of Revolutionary Suicide
    • Explanation of the concept of “revolutionary suicide”
    • The significance of self-determination and resistance
    • Discussion of the philosophical underpinnings of Newton’s beliefs
  5. Struggle Against Oppression
    • Analysis of systemic racism and police brutality in America
    • Accounts of confrontations with law enforcement
    • The impact of the FBI’s COINTELPRO on the Black Panther Party
  6. Personal Experiences and Challenges
    • Newton’s arrest and legal battles
    • Reflections on leadership and the responsibilities of revolutionaries
    • The challenges faced by the Black Panther Party in the 1970s
  7. Legacy and Impact
    • Examination of Newton’s influence on future generations of activists
    • The continuing relevance of his ideas in contemporary struggles for justice
    • Reflection on the Black Panther Party’s legacy in the fight for civil rights
  8. Conclusion
    • Summary of key themes and messages from Newton’s narrative
    • Call for continued activism and dedication to social change

Revolutionary Suicide_eBook

The searing, visionary memoir of founding Black Panther Huey P. Newton, in a dazzling graphic package. Tracing the birth of a revolutionary, Huey P. Newton’s famous and oft-quoted autobiography is as much a manifesto as a portrait of the inner circle of America’s Black Panther Party. From Newton’s impoverished childhood on the streets of Oakland to his adolescence and struggles with the system, from his role in the Black Panthers to his solitary confinement in the Alameda County Jail, Revolutionary Suicide is unrepentant and thought-provoking in its portrayal of inspired radicalism.

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Huey P Newton: Rare Footage Clips and Interviews

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Remembering the 1967 Newark, N.J. Rebellion (Home when I was 9 years old.)

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Understanding The State_ Chairman Omali Yeshitela| A Multimedia Course of Study, with SUPPLEMENTAL_From Joe Waller to Omali Yeshitela_ How a Controversial Mural Changed a Man_Anita Richway Cutting Honors Thesis

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“What is the State? The State is this organized bureaucracy. It is the police department. It is the army, the navy. It is the prison system, the courts, and what have you. This is the State — it is a repressive organization.” Chairman Omali Yeshitela breaks down the colonial State. He shows us how and why the State is murdering our children and why we need Black Community Control of Police.

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This is an Analysis on The State, U.S.-backed counterinsurgencies and successful resistance movements of oppressed, colonized people throughout history. This presentation is based on the political theory of the Uhuru Movement and was developed by Chairman Omali Yeshitela and Penny Hess, Chairwoman of the African People’s Solidarity Committee (APSC), white people organizing solidarity with the African liberation movement. APSC works under the leadership of the Uhuru Movement, led by the African People’s Socialist Party.

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Credit: Figure 13. Photo of George Snow Hill’s mural for St. Petersburg City Hall, “Picnicking at Pass-a-Grille.” His depiction of two black musicians as minstrels playing for a white gathering of picnic-goers set off a firestorm of controversy in 1966, and resulted in the mural’s destruction.

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Source: Joe Waller and a group of men in 1966, just before they were arrested for ripping down the mural which hung in St. Petersburg City Hall. [ JESSE MOORE | Times (1966) ]

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The Death That Galvanized Malcolm X Against Police Brutality, by Peniel Joseph and Accompanying Fiery Speech in Los Angeles in 1962

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“On April 27th, 1962, Los Angeles police fatally shot Nation of Islam member Ronald Stokes. Officers mistook him and a group of Muslims removing clothes from a car outside a Los Angeles mosque for criminals. The conflict quickly escalated to a police raid inside the mosque, leaving a total of seven Muslims shot, one killed, and one paralyzed from a bullet wound to the back. Stokes’s death compelled Malcolm to engage in new dimensions of the black freedom struggle.” (From the article below)

In 1962, a confrontation with the LAPD outside a mosque resulted in the death of a Nation of Islam member. It was an event seized on by an outraged Malcolm X, who would condemn it in an impassioned speech..

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