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What alliance did Fred Hampton help to create among major Chicago street gangs?

  • One for social change

  • One to fight police brutality

  • One for economic equity

  • One to challenge city government

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Fred Hampton was a member of the Black Panther Party and a community organizer. He was instrumental in creating the Rainbow Coalition, a coalition of major Chicago street gangs for social change. The coalition worked to end police brutality and improve the quality of life in Chicago's black neighborhoods.
The Remarkable Legacy of Fred Hampton: A Journey Through African-American Activism

The Remarkable Legacy of Fred Hampton: A Journey Through African-American Activism

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