I do not expect the white media to create positive black male images.
Meaning of the quote
Huey Newton, an American activist, explains that he does not think white-owned media companies will show positive images of Black men. He believes these companies may have biases or prejudices that prevent them from fairly representing Black people in a good way.
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I have the people behind me and the people are my strength.