What was the name of the organization Newton led?
The Black Panther Party
The Grey Owl Association
The Buffalo Soldiers Coalition
The Black Eagle Society
Answer
The Black Panther Party (BPP) was a political organization active in the United States from 1966 to 1982. The BPP was founded by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale in Oakland, California. The BPP's goals included achieving black liberation through armed self-defense, community organizing, and political education. The BPP was a controversial organization, and it was often criticized by the media and the government.
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