Prince and Jordan discuss Fred Hampton’s life, leadership, and lasting impact. As Illinois Black Panther Party chairman, he united communities, launched survival programs, and challenged oppression before his 1969 assassination. His legacy continues to inspire. For more, revisit our episode on Judas and the Black Messiah and its portrayal of Hampton’s story.

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Books [ AFFILIATE LINKS] :

🔗 The Assassination of Fred Hampton: How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther by Jeffrey Haas: https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781641603218

🔗 From the Bullet to the Ballot: The Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party and Racial Coalition Politics in Chicago by Jakobi Williams: https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781469622101

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Films:

Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) – A biographical drama depicting Hampton’s life and betrayal.

The Murder of Fred Hampton (1971) – A documentary capturing his leadership and the circumstances of his death.

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