| Hosted by | NHdocs |
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| Details | American Justice on Trial: People v. Newton: In one of the “trials of the century” and with great relevance to today, Black Panthers leader Huey P. Newton faced the death penalty for killing a white policeman in a pre-dawn car stop in 1968 Oakland. While Newton and his maverick attorneys boldly indicted racism in the courts and the country, and a groundbreaking jury led by a historic Black foreman deliberated Newton’s fate, the streets of Oakland and the nation were set to explode if the jury came back with murder. For Love And Legacy: Sculptor Dana King’s hands and activist Fredrika Newton’s memories come together to build a new monument — a bust of Black Panther Party (BPP) leader Huey P. Newton for the Oakland community that he loved and shaped. As the sculpture takes form, more than just a face is revealed. From the project’s conception through its community unveiling, these two women take us on a journey to reclaim erased histories — personal and collective — and to rededicate them to the future. |
| Admission | Free |
| Location | New Haven Free Public Library |
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| More Info | info link |