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GUEST: David Hilliard, former chief of staff for the Black Panther Party, co-author of Huey: Spirit of the Panther

David Hilliard, the former chief of staff for the Black Panther Party, has written a new book entitled, “Huey: Spirit of the Panther.” It is the first ever authorized biography of Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton. The Black Panther Party for Self Defense was formed in Oakland, California in 1966 and this year marks its fortieth anniversary. In the book, Hilliard details the life of one of the most misunderstood political leaders of the twentieth century. “Huey: Spirit of the Panther,” includes never before released photographs, interviews and information about a man that FBI director J. Edgar Hoover once called, “the greatest threat to the internal security of the country.”

CORRECTION: During the interview Sonali incorrectly referred to Eldridge Cleaver as a co-founder of the Black Panther Party. Bobby Seale co-founded the BPP with Newton. Cleaver was recruited by the party.

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Sonali’s Subversive Thought for the Day:

“I suggested [in 1966] that we use the panther as our symbol and call our political vehicle the Black Panther Party. The panther is a fierce animal, but he will not attack until he is backed into a corner; then he will strike out.” – Huey P. Newton.