Summary: Helen Shiller and her old friend and ally Billy “Che” Brooks explain to the youngsters not just the significance of Fred Hampton, chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party. But how the assassination of Hampton ignited a political rebellion in Chicago’s Black communities. As lifelong Democrats voted in record numbers to elect a Republican over Edward Hanrahan. The youngsters are Brendan Shiller and Ben—yes, youngster Ben. Helen is the former alderwoman of the 46th ward and Billy was key member of the Panther party. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
