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“Those in the community who defy authority and 'break the law' seem to enjoy the good life and have everything in the way of material possessions. On the other hand, people who work hard and struggle and suffer much are the victims of greed and indifference, losers. This insane reversal of values presses heavily on the Black community. The causes originate from outside and are imposed by a system that ruthlessly seeks its own rewards, no matter what the cost in wrecked human lives.”

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Huey Newton

Huey Newton was an American political activist born on February 17, 1942, and died on August 22, 1989. He was one of the founders of the Black Panther Party, which played a significant role in the American civil rights movement during the 1960s and 1970s. more

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