A charismatic leader, Fred Hampton inspired people to work together to improve the lives of those in underserved communities. Learn about Hampton's work in The First Rainbow Coalition, a film from Independent Lens | PBS: to.pbs.org/36zpkWR #BlackHistoryPBS #BlackHistoryMonth | PBS

Fred Hampton was born on 30 August 1948. In November 1968, Fred Hampton founded the Chicago chapter of the Black Panther Party. He was 20 years old. He established a community service program, taught political education classes, and started a community control of police (basically Black people defending themselves against police brutality and violence). On 4 December 1969 (Fred was 21) the Black Panther Party headquarters in Chicago was raided by police (again). The FBI and police colluded. They

🧠 The Unwritten Truth: Fred Hampton – The Revolutionary They Erased 🖤 Fred Hampton wasn’t just a leader — he was a visionary who fought for true Black liberation. His legacy was cut short by forces that feared his power. They don’t teach you his real story — but we will. ✊🏾 🔥 Our team at @blackknowledgeapp works hard to uncover and share the truths they tried to bury. We’re not just telling stories — we’re building a movement. 🚨 Disclaimer: This video was created with the help of AI. We use

Fred Hampton, a revolutionary and activist, was shot by the FBI at age 21. His speeches about solidarity influenced people to organize against racism and classism. | AJ