Huey P. Newton
Huey P. Newton (February 17, 1942 - August 22, 1989) was a controversial African American political activist.Huey P. Newton was born in Monroe, Louisiana. He was named after governor Huey P. Long. Newton's family moved to Oakland, California in his childhood.
Newton was the founder of the Black Panther Party, although he was sometimes called the co-founder, along with Bobby Seale. He remained leader of the Party until 1973 when he fled to Cuba to avoid facing trial for the murder of a prostitute. He chose Elaine Brown to replace him.
Newton's Autobiography, Revolutionary Suicide, was published in 1973.
Newton died in Oakland at the age of 47 after being shot by a drug dealer.
