Consider the batting averages here: how many of the big youth-led protest movements of the last century are remembered as on the wrong side of history, and how many of the people calling the protesters weirdos, traitors, allied with our enemies etc ended up on the right side
On this day in 1969, activist and chairman of the Black Panther Party Fred Hampton, was assassinated by Chicago police and the FBI at just 21 years old.
William O'Neal, an FBI informant, infiltrated the Black Panthers and set up Fred Hampton for $300.
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Henry Kissinger, linked to the demise of millions, received accolades from the political elite on his 100th birthday.
However, it's crucial to recall these five catastrophic events, which truly epitomize his lasting legacy, amidst the widespread acclaim.
"water should be free at concerts" y'all might think I'm crazy for this but I think water should be free everywhere all the time. Idk. That might be too far.
Coates has done what MLK did over Vietnam. He's followed his principles to a place that will alienate many who once celebrated him. For people who support equality except in Israel, his moral consistency now constitutes a threat. He's not just a brilliant writer. He's a brave man
One day, when it's safe, when there's no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it's too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this.
Philadelphia Police now say Eddie Irizarry never got out of his car and did not "lunge" at officers with a knife before an officer shot him multiple times, killing him. The change in narrative raises new questions:
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