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On this day August 30, 1948

Fred Hampton born in Summit, Illinois

Fred Hampton born in Summit, Illinois

Leading Black Panther Fred Hampton was born in Summit, Illinois. He was key in forming links between the Panthers and working class people of all races in the Rainbow Coalition. At 21 he was assassinated by the FBI and Chicago police.

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