I suggested 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

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Topic

Black Power

Author

Huey P. Newton

Source

Revolutionary Suicide

Genre

Autobiography and memoir

Language

English

Time

1973 1970s 20th century

Occupation

Black activist Activist

From

United States

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Citation

Newton, Huey. Revolutionary Suicide. Random House, 1973, ch. 16.

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Citation

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