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Quote by Fred Hampton

“We've got to face the fact that some people say you fight fire best with fire, but we say you put fire out best with water. We say you don't fight racism with racism. We're gonna fight racism with solidarity.”

Quote by Fred Hampton

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Fred Hampton was an American civil rights activist, born on August 30, 1948, and died on December 4, 1969. He was a key member of the Black Panther Party, dedicated to fighting against racial discrimination and police brutality, and played a crucial role in the civil rights movement. more

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