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Huey P. Newton Honored With Statue Commemorating the 55th Anniversary of the Black Panther Party
Huey P. Newton Honored With Statue Commemorating the 55th Anniversary of the Black Panther Party

Huey P. Newton, the revolutionary co-founder of the Black Panther Party, was honored with a bronze bust to commemorate the party’s 55th anniversary, the Associated Press reports.

The unveiling of the bust took place on Sunday at Dr. Huey P. Newton Way and Mandela Parkway, near the very spot where Newton was murdered in 1989. According to ABC 7, the statue is the first permanent art display to honor the Black Panther Party in Oakland.

“I’ve created him to bring him home to West Oakland,” said sculptor Dana King.

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Photos: Black Panther Party co-founder Dr. Huey P. Newton bust dedication
Photos: Black Panther Party co-founder Dr. Huey P. Newton bust dedication

At least 100 or more people braved heavy rain and winds Sunday to attend the dedication of a bronze bust in memory of Black Panther Party co-founder Dr. Huey P. Newton.

In commemoration of the Black Panther Party’s 55th Anniversary, the piece created by local artist Dana King is the first sculpture honoring the Black Panther Party in Oakland.

“It is a rare gift to be able to work closely with someone who knew the subject of my work,” King said. “It was Fredrika’s openness that helped guide my hands and my heart in creating the work that I did.”

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