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Huey Newton

Huey Newton and fellow activist Bobby Seale founded the radical Black Panther Party in 1966. Under their leadership, the Black Panthers became a political force both admired and feared for its…

Byron Gray STOUT, Congress, MI (1829-1896)

STOUT Byron Gray , a Representative from Michigan; born in Richmond, Ontario County, N.Y., January 12, 1829; moved with his parents to Michigan in 1831; attended the common schools; was…

U.S. News: Occupy One Year Later

Major U.S. news stories, from the 2012 Presidential Election to the Chicago Teacher's Strike Official Occupy Wall Street Poster Poster Credit: AdbustersRelated…

Major League Individual All-Time Hitting Records

(Through 2006) Highest Batting Average, Season—.440, Hugh Duffy, Boston N.L., 1894;.435, Tip O'Neill, St. Louis, A.A., 1887. (Since 1900—.426, Nap Lajoie, Phil. A.L., 1901); 424, Rogers Hornsby, St…

Huey Newton Biography

Huey NewtonBlack activist Born: 1942Birthplace: Monroe, La. Newton, with Bobby Seale, founded the Black Panther Party for Self Defense. Illiterate when he graduated from high school, Newton taught…

Clyde Gilman DOYLE, Congress, CA (1887-1963)

DOYLE Clyde Gilman , a Representative from California; born in Oakland, Alameda County, Calif., July 11, 1887; attended public schools in Oakland, Calif., Seattle, Wash., Los Angeles and Long…

James Norris GILLETT, Congress, CA (1860-1937)

GILLETT James Norris , a Representative from California; born in Viroqua, Vernon County, Wis., September 20, 1860; moved with his parents to Sparta, Wis., in 1865; attended the grammar and high…

Samuel William SMITH, Congress, MI (1852-1931)

SMITH Samuel William , a Representative from Michigan; born in Independence Township, Oakland County, Mich., August 23, 1852; attended the common schools in Clarkston and Detroit; began teaching…

AFC Team by Team Statistics

Baltimore RavensBuffalo BillsCincinnati BengalsDenver BroncosIndianapolis ColtsJacksonville JaguarsKansas City ChiefsMiami DolphinsNew England PatriotsNew York JetsOakland RaidersPittsburgh…

Bird J. VINCENT, Congress, MI (1880-1931)

VINCENT Bird J. , a Representative from Michigan; born near Clarkston, Oakland County, Mich., March 6, 1880; attended the public schools of Oakland and Midland Counties and Ferris Institute; was…