We've never advocated violence; violence is inflicted upon us. But we do believe in self-defense for ourselves and for black people. Huey Newton advocateblackdefense Change image and share on social
We have two evils to fight, capitalism and racism. We must destroy both racism and capitalism. Huey Newton capitalismdestroyevil Change image and share on social
My mother and my father have been married 50 years, and he's just started to understand that something's wrong with the system. He accepted the whole thing, you see. Yet this industrious kind of engagement didn't bring him the success, according to American terms, that he wanted. I was probably affected by this very much. In fact, I know I was. Huey Newton acceptaffectamerican share on social
My fear was not of death itself, but a death without meaning. Huey Newton deathfearmean Change image and share on social
The revolution has always been in the hands of the young. The young always inherit the revolution. Huey Newton handinheritrevolution Change image and share on social
Malcolm X was the first political person in this country that I really identified with. If he had lived and not been purged, I probably would have joined the Muslims. Huey Newton countryidentifyjoin Change image and share on social
Black Power is giving power to people who have not had power to determine their destiny. Huey Newton blackdestinydetermine Change image and share on social
I think what motivates people is not great hate, but great love for other people. Huey Newton greathatelove Change image and share on social
Any unarmed people are slaves, or are subject to slavery at any given moment. Huey Newton momentpeopleslave Change image and share on social
If you stop struggling, then you stop life. Huey Newton lifestopstruggle Change image and share on social