About
Civil rights leader who was the first person to join The Black Panther Party in October, 1966 when he was 16 years old. He was killed by Oakland Police after surrendering to them following a 90 minute long shootout.
Before Fame
He moved to Oakland, California when he was just three years old and was visited and threatened by racists in his neighborhood.
Trivia
The 1968 album Together by Country Joe and the Fish was dedicated to his memory.
Family Life
He was one of seven children born to John D. Hutton and Dolly Mae Mitchner-Hutton.
Associated With
Marlon Brando attended his funeral and rallied for him following his death.
