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Publication of a letter from Huey Newton to the women's liberation and gay liberation movements, with an illustrated photo of Huey Newton.
Letter from Huey P Newton to folks in the Women's and Gay Liberation movements. (Photo: Unknown Source)

Leaders in the Black Panther Party speak out for Gay and Women's Liberation.

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Letter from Huey P Newton to folks in the Women's and Gay Liberation movements. (Photo: Unknown Source)

In a "A Letter from Huey to the Revolutionary Brothers and Sisters of the Women's Liberation and Gay Liberation Movements," Huey Newton acknowledges the violence of gender-based oppression and homophobia. He acknowledges the legitimacy of Gay and Women's Liberation movements, and denounces homophobia and sexism within the Black Panther Party.