Huey P. Newton was a prominent figure in Black history as one of the co-founders of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense (BPP) in 1966. The BPP was an organization dedicated to combating police brutality and systemic racism, advocating for Black self-defense, and providing community support through programs such as free breakfast for children and health clinics.

Newton, along with Bobby Seale, established the BPP in Oakland, California, with a focus on armed self-defense and empowerment of Black communities. Newton's leadership and vision helped the BPP grow rapidly, gaining national attention and support from many African Americans facing oppression and violence.

Newton's ideas on Black liberation, self-determination, and socialist ideology influenced a generation of activists and revolutionaries during the civil rights and Black Power movements of the 1960s and 1970s. Despite facing legal challenges and government surveillance, Newton remained committed to the fight for racial justice and equality until his untimely death in 1989.

Huey Newton's legacy as a revolutionary thinker, activist, and organizer continues to inspire grassroots movements and struggles for racial and social justice today.