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However, you can kill a revolutionary, but you cannot kill a revolution.
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The FBI conspired with the CPD to assassinate Fred, marking one of the few instances of political assassination by law enforcement agencies of this country.
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They didn't arrive in police trucks, but public utility trucks instead. And they had the singular purpose of killing Fred & anyone else who was in that apartment.
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Because Fred Hampton was a young man who had remarkable, extraordinary gifts. Because of his courage, his charisma, his commitment.
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That's why in 1968, we joined forces with other activists to create the first Rainbow Coalition. chicagotribune.com/entertainment/…
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The U.S. was founded on a revolution, and that revolution continues to this day.
Fred was right, and his blood still introduces fruit. Groups like #BlackLivesMatter exist b/c of the blood of Fred Hampton.
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He was a leader of men and women, but more than anything else, Fred Hampton was a man that everybody knew. wgntv.com/2019/12/03/con…