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Robert James Hutton (April 21, 1950 – April 6, 1968), also known as "Lil' Bobby", was the treasurer and first recruit to join the Black Panther Party. Alongside Eldridge Cleaver and other Panthers, he was involved in a confrontation with Oakland police that wounded two officers.
Apr 6, 2018 · An April 6 1968, 17-year-old Bobby Hutton, the very first recruit to Oakland's Black Panther Party, was shot multiple times after he'd surrendered to the police.
Apr 24, 2018 · Bobby Hutton was a 16-year-old activist who joined the Black Panther Party in 1966 and became its first treasurer. He was killed by the Oakland Police in 1968 during a shoot-out that he and Eldridge Cleaver had initiated after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Jul 12, 2022 · Bobby Hutton was a 17-year-old activist who joined the Black Panther Party in 1966 and became its treasurer. He was shot and killed by police in 1968 during a confrontation in Oakland, California, sparking a wave of protests and support for the group.
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May 17, 2024 · Intrigued by their Ten-Point Program for racial justice and eager to make a difference in his community, Hutton became the Black Panther Party’s first recruit. At just sixteen, he was their youngest member, and he became their first treasurer. Hutton jumped right into the action.
Mar 16, 2019 · Bobby Hutton is a soul singer who had a hit single "Lucky Boy" in 1971. He shares his stories of working with Jackie Wilson, Berry Gordy, Margaret Norton and other legends in the music industry.
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Bobby Hutton was a 16-year-old treasurer of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense when he was killed by police in 1968. Learn about his life, his role in the party, and the impact of his death on the movement.
