-Why did Black Panther Huey Newton choose to stage this 1967 photograph in this manner?
A) He wanted to convey a militant ideology with symbols of a racial identity rooted in African culture to the public.
B) He was an avid hunter of big game in Africa, which symbolized power to the Black Panther Movement.
C) He wanted to urge young black men to adopt commando-style clothing that included leather jackets, black pants, black berets, and dark sunglasses.
D) He believed this style of dress and the weapons he was holding would intimidate urban gangs in black neighborhoods.

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-Why did Black Panther Huey Newton choose to stage this 1967 photograph in this manner?
A) He wanted to convey a militant ideology with symbols of a racial identity rooted in African culture to the public. 
B) He was an avid hunter of big game in Africa, which symbolized power to the Black Panther Movement. 
C) He wanted to urge young black men to adopt commando-style clothing that included leather jackets, black pants, black berets, and dark sunglasses. 
D) He believed this style of dress and the weapons he was holding would intimidate urban gangs in black neighborhoods.

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Huey Newton staged the photograph to convey a militant ideology and to symbolize a racial identity rooted in African culture, reflecting the Black Panther Party's emphasis on self-defense and empowerment.

-Why Did Black Panther Huey Newton Choose to Stage This