This cynicism stands in diametrical opposition to the running social and political commentary he usually prattles off with ease, Huey comes off with a type of hopeful nihilism that I think is rather prevalent in the black community.Ī hopeful nihilism is the perfect marriage between cynicism and being a realist. However, given the permanent frown etched into Huey’s face like an epitaph on a gravestone, Huey’s character comes off as cynical and downright depressing. I actually feel sorry for Huey because he seems to be the embodiment of a “bitter chastening rod, felt in the days when hope, unborn had died.” He’s always on point with his critical social and political analysis of a situation, nor does give into the usually childish whims that his very much misguided brother, Riley, seems to do. Newton which automatically gives the backdrop for much of Huey’s character and motivation. The show’s writer and creator Aaron McGruder lets us know that Huey was named after Black Panther Party founder Huey P. Huey appearance has been evidenced heavily by his large afro that dwarfs his entire body. Huey Freeman is the older brother of Riley and the two Freeman grandkids live with their grandfather Robert “Grandad” Freeman out in the suburbs of Chicago.
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