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Isa black lawyer. I've been disturbed for many years that the Panthers saw fit to downgrade black lawyers and their ability to represent them and saw fit to put all of their money in the hands of white lawyers. I've been told that over a half a million

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dollars has been made by Gehry's firm, or or some of the other firms from this legal business. Now that bothers me. The reason that bothers me is because I, first of all, would like to believe we've got a organization here of young people who are militant,

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who are dedicated to improving a lot of black people and other poor and minorities in this country. But I am disturbed by a thought in the back of my mind which says and raises this question. Is this leader of the Black Panther Party, which I do

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not criticize members? But is this leader in effect, 1/20 century Uncle Tom? I'm worried. I'm not saying he is, but I'm worried. Mr. Huey P. Newton has stated that he not only is demanding payment from Cal Pack, but also from all other black businesses, including realtors,

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beauty salons, barbershops, small neighborhood stores and any other businesses owned and operated by blacks. Failure to do so has stated by Mr Newton will result in boycott and eventual closing of these establishments. Mr. Newton has further stated that he is the self appointed spokesman and leader

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of the black community. We of the ad Hoc Committee, which is composed of various business, social and civic organizations of the black community, insists that we make it known to the general community that no black leader speaks for all the black community. No more than any

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white leader speaks for all the white community. We must emphasize that we are not against all of the programs of the Black Panther Party. In fact, some of these programs we hold in high esteem. However, we are against any forceful methods of donations. E want everybody

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toe by somewhere.