There's no reason for the establishment to fear me. But it has every right to fear the people collectively - I am one with the people.
Huey NewtonRead
We have two evils to fight, capitalism and racism. We must destroy both racism and capitalism.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the need to combat both capitalism and racism as interconnected systems of oppression.
Huey Newton's quote highlights the dual struggles against capitalism and racism, positioning them as two significant societal evils that must be addressed simultaneously. It suggests that the fight for justice and equality cannot be won without dismantling both economic and racial injustices, as they are deeply intertwined and perpetuate one another in systemic ways.
Themes
CapitalismRacismOppressionJusticeEquality
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech addressing social justice issues, one might quote Huey Newton to emphasize the intertwined nature of economic and racial struggles.
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There will be no prison which can hold our movement down.
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I expected to die. At no time before the trial did I expect to escape with my life. Yet being executed in the gas chamber did not necessarily mean defeat. It could be one more step to bring the community to a higher level of consciousness.
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By surrendering my life to the revolution, I found eternal life
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But before we die, how shall we live? I say with hope and dignity; and if premature death is the result, that death has a meaning reactionary suicide can never have. It is the price of self-respect.
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