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.
I think what motivates people is not great hate, but great love for other people. - Huey Newton
I think what motivates people is not great hate, but great love for other people.
- Huey Newton
The task is to transform society; only the people can do that - not heroes, not celebrities, not stars. - Huey Newton
The task is to transform society; only the people can do that - not heroes, not celebrities, not stars.
To die for the racists is lighter than a feather, but to die for the people is heavier than any mountain and deeper than any sea. - Huey Newton
To die for the racists is lighter than a feather, but to die for the people is heavier than any mountain and deeper than any sea.
You can jail a Revolutionary, but you can't jail the Revolution. - Huey Newton
You can jail a Revolutionary, but you can't jail the Revolution.
Institutions work this way. A son is murdered by the police, and nothing is done. The institutions send the victim's family on a merry-go-round, goin… - Huey Newton
Institutions work this way. A son is murdered by the police, and nothing is done. The institutions send the victim's family on a merry-go-round, goin…
Black Power is giving power to people who have not had power to determine their destiny. - Huey Newton
Black Power is giving power to people who have not had power to determine their destiny.
The revolution has always been in the hands of the young. The young always inherit the revolution. - Huey Newton
The revolution has always been in the hands of the young. The young always inherit the revolution.
The policemen or soldiers are only a gun in the establishments hand. They make the racist secure in his racism. - Huey Newton
The policemen or soldiers are only a gun in the establishments hand. They make the racist secure in his racism.
Power is the ability to define phenomena, and make it act in a desired manner. - Huey Newton
Power is the ability to define phenomena, and make it act in a desired manner.
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