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“Chairman Fred”: The story of Fred Hampton

“Chairman Fred”: The story of Fred Hampton

FromThe Rundown | Chicago News


“Chairman Fred”: The story of Fred Hampton

FromThe Rundown | Chicago News

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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Feb 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This is the story of Chicago liberation activist Fred Hampton, former chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party, who was just 21 years old when he was killed by Chicago police in 1969.

In a special Black History Month collaboration between WBEZ’s Making and Rundown podcasts, hosts Brandon Pope and Erin Allen sit down with original members of the Black Panther Party, attorneys who fought Hampton’s post-assassination lawsuits, and family members who continue to carry on his legacy.
Released:
Feb 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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