FUNERALS
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The funeral of Jonathan Jackson and William Christmas
The funeral service of Jonathan Peter Jackson (1953-1970) and William Arthur Christmas (1943-1970), who were killed in the course of an armed action which they staged during a politically charged trial of prison inmates at the Marin County, California, Hall of Justice, on August 7, 1970. Contents include Master of Ceremonies at the funeral, Father…
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Huey P. Newton funeral (part 2 of 4)
Proceedings from the funeral for Huey P. Newton at Allen Temple Baptist Church in East Oakland, CA. The Reverend J. Alfred Smith, Sr. delivers Newton’s eulogy. The Reverend J. Alfred Smith, Jr. introduces the Reverend Charles Johnson, the Reverend Victor Madeiras, and Father James Goode. Leola Giles performs “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.” Remarks are…
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Huey P. Newton funeral (part 3 of 4)
Continuation of the proceedings from the funeral for Huey P. Newton at the Allen Temple Baptist Church in East Oakland, CA. Johnny Spain and Father Earl Neil offer brief remarks. Phyllis Sneed performs a solo, “Great is Thy Faithfulness”. The Reverend J. Alfred Smith, Sr. delivers Newton’s eulogy and closing prayer (out of order because…
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Huey P. Newton funeral (part 4 of 4)
Continuation of the proceedings from the funeral for Huey P. Newton at the Allen Temple Baptist Church in East Oakland, CA. Remarks by the Reverend Frank Pinkard, Bobby Seale and Reverend Cecil Williams. The congregation sings “We Shall Overcome” during the recessional. Reported by Bari Scott and Wendell Harper. Outro by Ginny Z. Berson.