Huey P. Newton: Huey P. Newton. Self: Black Panthers. Huey P. Newton, the co-founder and inspirational leader of the Black Panther Party, was born in Monroe, Louisiana, on February 17, 1942. He was named after governor Huey P. Long. Newton's family moved to Oakland, California early in his childhood. He attended Merritt College, earning an Associate of Arts degree. He also studied law at Oakland City College and at San Francisco Law School. While at...
Known For: Black Panthers (Self), Runaway America (Self), Black Journal (Self), World in Action (Self)