Why the US government murdered Fred Hampton
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Published 2021-06-02
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On December 4th, 1969, the Black Panther Party’s Illinois Chairman Fred Hampton was murdered by police. But his story is about much more than the raid that took his life. The movement Hampton helped create was unique, and revolutionary.
In the late 1960s, Fred Hampton helped lead a coalition of activists, working across racial lines against a corrupt city government that threatened their communities. At the core of their work were social programs, including free breakfasts, health clinics, and legal aid. Hampton named the group the Rainbow Coalition. And because of their impact, it wasn’t long before they got the attention of the police and the FBI. What followed was an assassination, and a coverup.
Watch “The Murder of Fred Hampton” www.chicagofilmarchives.org/pres-projects/the-murd… and “American Revolution 2”: www.chicagofilmarchives.org/pres-projects/american…
Read “From The Bullet To The Ballot: The Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party and Racial Coalition Politics in Chicago”: uncpress.org/book/9781469622101/from-the-bullet-to…
Read “Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party” www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520293281/black-against-e…
Check out www.savethehamptonhouse.org/
Watch “The First Rainbow Coalition”: www.pbs.org/video/the-first-rainbow-coalition-q9hs…
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All Comments (21)
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The Black Panther Party has to be one of the most misrepresented and underrated organisations in American history
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Government: we need the 2nd ammendment Black Panthers: we do too Government: No
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The fact that they were considered radical for litteral BARE MINIMUM social policies is ridiculous
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I took a Black Power Movement class and we learned about the BPP and I swear it just made me angrier. The BPP was not a threat but was only deemed as a threat bc they did something that scared the US, which was unite oppressed groups together. Imagine what the rainbow coalition could’ve been today had Fred not been killed. The U.S thrives off of division because it makes it easier to control certain groups. That’s why things such as racism and classism exist.
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That picture of the white cops smiling after they killed Fred Hampton made me so upset. That is just pure injustice.
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I like how this country is quick to label to call out other nations for human rights violations, but what happens on US soil is really no different.
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Imagine all the generations of children who benefit from free breakfast, myself included, who aren't taught in school where that program came from.
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No history book told us this, but our parents did. Every single part. We all know this story very well in my culture and community. But our parents were called liars, terrorists etc. Many of us have relatives that were Black Panthers. We do know these stories and events. I loved the way this video was done. The true narrative. Not the spun one. Thank you for this 🙏🏾❤️
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Remember the only time when the NRA called for gun reform? I do, it was when the Panthers demonstrated with guns. ✊🏽✊🏽
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To believe he was like 21 years old, motivating and giving speeches. That’s a lot of charisma, belief and power a young man was able to influence on his people
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The pain we have suffered as a people breaks my heart every time. People are wicked to the core.
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I had no idea about the assassination of Fred Hampton. The lengths the government have/will go to in order to halt equality still shock me (sometimes). Thanks for this informative video!
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NRA: Openly carrying guns is an American right! Black Panther Party: ok NRA: No, not like that!
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I Gotta give my respect to my English Teacher who fought the school's curriculum to teach us about the death of Fred Hampton when I was in the 11th grade.
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This breaks my heart. I educate myself on our history, but geez I cry every time. All we wanted was to be able to live a life like everyone else. What happened to the black panthers after the 80s?
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It’s sickening how many ppl didn’t know about this until the movie came out. This is American history! This man was a true leader. Hoover hated this man soo much he had him killed. My dad was a black Panther and told me this history when I was younger and I always felt a way about this story. Let’s you know that peace isn’t apart of the agenda in this nation
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They'd never teach this in most schools. They'd call this type of factual history "critical race theory".
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This really should be in American history, especially for high school kids as Chairman Fred was only 21 at the height of his power
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Fred Hampton would have been one of the greatest and strongest Black leaders ever. A true Black patriot who loved his people and wanted the BEST for the Black community! Those racist pig cops assassinated him while he was SLEEPING and none of those PIG cops were charged!! State and government sponsored murder! Rest in strength Fred Hampton! Your memory will live on forever!!
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This decade and the history of the Black Panthers I have found interesting. At 21, Fred Hampton was a threat to the U.S. government. They realized he was that powerful. I would recommend reading the autobiography of Assata Shakur. Even though I am not a black woman, I found myself identifying a lot with what she wrote. Very Powerful.
