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Fred Hampton, Sr.: You Can Murder a Liberator, But Not Liberation
One of the most infamous incidents in Chicago history occurred at 4:45 a.m. December 4, 1969. At that moment Chicago police entered Black Panther headquarters at 2337 West Monroe, starting a one-sided gun battle that killed Panther leaders Mark Clark … Continue reading
The Mammalian Response
( I Kings 19:12 ) Warm blood is expensive and impatient. Snakes swallow their prey whole and wait Because they can, because their blood Does not pipe and squawk for food Like billions … Continue reading
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Simon Pokagon: Problems of a Middleman
Simon Pokogan (1830-1899) was born in Berrien County, Michigan, the son of Leopold Pokogan, chief of the Potawatomies for more than 40 years. In 1832 Leopold, some believe, actually sold the land some of early Chicago was built on. Simon … Continue reading