#art #history: extensive thread about the chairman, fred hampton (born #otd in 1948), with ugly & unsettling facts, follows. if you know the score & you don't want to be upset, skip it & just know that he's one of my favourite humans.
#fredHampton #cointelpro #blackPanthers #chicago #rainbowCoalition #socialism #illustration #solidarity

Been doing the work and fighting for equality for decades, and have the receipts. I’ve found that struggling for social justice is a lifelong commitment, and there are no quick fixes. Resistance comes from many corners; political, corporate, white culture, now even education. The established and entrenched elites like the way things work now, regardless of consequences for the rest of us and the planet. I’m pleased (and relieved) to see an army of Gen X, Y, Z and beyond rising to the occasion, already carrying the torch. New generations of #SocialJustice warriors taking the fight to the fascists. I’d encourage younger warriors to keep fighting regardless of setbacks, frustration and significant headwinds. We WILL win in the end. Here’s a bit of my personal history with the movement. #BLM #BlackMastodon #HumanRights #RainbowCoalition #politics #PoliticalStruggle #CivilRights #CivilRightsMovement

RT @spamfriedrice
I love and appreciate that @Brandon4Chicago showed up in Chinatown this morning! He cares about the Asian American community, and shares our values. #RainbowCoalition

Guess who was a no show? VALLAS. #BrandonIsBetter at building & leading a diverse coalition for all of Chicago! https://twitter.com/CBCACchicago/status/1636908809187672066

They lived him til the IRS went after them.
Weird.
#RainbowCoalition

They loved him til the IRS went after them.
Weird.
#RainbowCoalition