Black Panthers’ legacy, image at issue in feud over historic sites – WBEZ (Chicago)

The former home of Illinois Black Panther chairman Fred Hampton Sr. at 804 S. 17th Ave in Maywood.Supporters say adding the history to the National Register would highlight the group’s importance. Opponents, including Fred Hampton Jr., argue it would perpetuate a slanted portrayal of the group. A state advisory council voted unanimously late last month to approve the nomination effort, after a Chicago commission chose in early October not to comment on the project due to the concerns raised by Hampton Jr. and his supporters.
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Tom Paine's Ghost
2 years ago

Black Panthers are terrorists. Period. Yes, Bobby Rush is a terrorist. Any acknowledgement of this group of social vermin is twisted and absurd. Only Democrats and their leftist Wokesters would support this farce. Vote republican.

Zephyr Window
2 years ago

Time to let a bulldozer loose on that piece of ghetto property. But, but, but that’s probably racist.

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