A lot of people think the Breakfast for Children program is charity. But what does it do? It takes the people from a stage to another stage. Any program that's revolutionary is an advancing program. Revolution is change.
Fred HamptonRead
We might not be back. I might be in jail. I might be anywhere. But when I leave, you'll remember I said, with the last words on my lips, that I am a revolutionary. And you're going to have to keep on saying that. You're going to have to say that I am a proletariat; I am the people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The speaker emphasizes his identity as a revolutionary and the importance of his message persisting after he's gone.
In this quote, Fred Hampton expresses his unwavering commitment to revolution and the collective identity of the proletariat. He acknowledges the uncertainty of his future, including the possibility of imprisonment, yet he underscores the significance of his message and identity as a revolutionary leader. Hampton encourages those who hear his words to continue proclaiming the principles of the people, emphasizing the power of unity and collective struggle in the fight for justice.
Themes
RevolutionaryProletariatIdentityCollectiveJustice
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a rally for social justice.
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