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That all this time later we are still learning new information about Hampton’s killing is testament to the sheer volume of the effort aimed at this
Joseph G. Ramsey
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Let’s not allow our revolutionary wish-list to keep us from appreciating the ways this film intervenes—with force and clarity—in our present Americ
Paul Ringel
24 February 2021
The 1971 raid marks a nationwide militarization of police relations with Black protest groups and Africa Americans as a group.
Dante James
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The film framed Hampton as a victim instead of a pro-active freedom fighter and revolutionary.
Danny Haiphong, BAR Contributing Editor
17 February 2021
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