So I'm so responsible I'm watching the movie "A Huey P. Newton Story." I'll be analyzing and commenting on it and will try to relate it with Song of Solomon.
JK. I swear that I can't find a way to watch the movie online. I'll just read a summary on the plot. From what I've understood Huey P. Newton founded the Black Panther Party, a group with the objective of protecting African-American neighborhoods from police brutality. Right off I am reminded of Song of Solomon. Guitar is part of a society called the Seven Days. They murder a white person for every Black person killed. This way they keep the ratio equal. Both societies are groups of African-Americans who fight racism in their own way.
I was finally able to watch the video! Newton says his party wants equality overall. This means having jobs, food, rights, etc. Sounds like unhealthy African-Americans in Song of Solomon are looking for this. They want to reach this ulterior goal. On the other hand, I don't see Macon trying to achieve these things. He is already satisfied with the material wealth he owns.
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