What position did Fred Hampton hold in the Black Panther Party?
General Secretary
Deputy Chairman
National Spokesperson
Treasurer
Answer
Fred Hampton was the Deputy Chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party, a revolutionary socialist organization founded in Oakland, California, in 1966. Hampton was a charismatic and eloquent leader who was committed to fighting for the rights of African Americans and other oppressed people. He was assassinated by Chicago police officers in 1969.
The Remarkable Legacy of Fred Hampton: A Journey Through African-American Activism
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