As we celebrate Black History Month, we look back at the roots of one of the most influential and controversial figures in the American civil rights landscape: Huey P. Newton. Born in Monroe on February 17, 1942, Newton’s journey from…
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Heritage drama to focus on local legends Russell, Newton, and Foster
When Basketball legend Bill Russell wrote the story of his life, it began with his life in West Monroe, La. The same was true of Robert Foster, a world-class surgeon, and Huey P. Newtown, founder of the Black Panther Party.…