Fredrika and Huey P. Newton on their wedding day. (Courtesy of the De Young Museum)
Fredrika Newton met her late husband, Huey P. Newton, co-founder of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense, when she was a college student. From that chance meeting, came a relationship for the history books.
This week Fredrika shares what itâs like to love one of Americaâs most notable activists and what itâs like to love Huey, the man behind the symbol.  Â
Fredrika Newton (Pendarvis Harshaw)
Fredrika carries Hueyâs legacy as the president of the Huey P. Newton foundation, which is currently in the process of creating a Black Panther Museum. Sheâs also working on building a permanent public monument in Oakland dedicated to the legacy of Huey P. Newton.Â
In the three decades since Hueyâs death, Fredrika has gained lots of wisdom about healing and growth. She also tells us how sheâs just learning to love again.
Hereâs to love, revolution and evolution.
To learn more, join Fredrika Newton at the De Young Museum Saturday, February 15th. She will be in conversation about Huey, their activism, their life together and his legacy. It’s part of the âSoul of a Nationâ show on now at the museum.
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