{"product_id":"fred-hampton-icon-original-block-print-8-25-x-11-7-inches","title":"\"Fred Hampton Icon\" Original Block Print - 8.25 x 11.7 inches","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hand-carved block print depicting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"41\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFred Hampton, is a special edition print that raises funds for \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.booksthroughbars.org\/\" title=\"Books Through Bars\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBooks Through Bars.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEach print purchase raises $10 that goes towards helping prisoners receive requested books that are not available in prisons or prison libraries. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFred Hampton was a grassroots organizer, educator, revolutionary voice, and member of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nmaahc.si.edu\/explore\/stories\/black-panther-party-challenging-police-and-promoting-social-change\" title=\"BLACK PANTHER PARTY\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlack Panther Party\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Hampton was a 21-year-old community leader in Chicago who helped build multiracial coalitions, organized free breakfast programs for thousands of children, and advocated for communities to control institutions rather than government as it has failed time and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIn 1968, Hampton was arrested in Chicago on charges related to the alleged theft of ice cream bars and was convicted and sentenced in 1969 to 2–5 years in prison. He served only a short period at the Cook County Jail before being released on appeal bond while the case was under review. He was out on appeal at the time of his murder on December 4, 1969. His arrest occurred during a period when the \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nmaahc.si.edu\/explore\/stories\/black-panther-party-challenging-police-and-promoting-social-change\" title=\"Black Panther Party\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"702\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBlack Panther Party\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas under intense surveillance and infiltration by federal and local authorities. The FBI’s \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vault.fbi.gov\/cointel-pro\" title=\"COINTELPRO\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCOINTELPRO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e program targeted Hampton specifically because of his organizing ability and coalition-building effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting technique: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe image is transferred using traditional block printing methods, with each impression done manually, the end result of each print showcases subtle variations that make every print unique. The paper is formed from reclaimed cotton fiber, giving it a soft texture, visible inclusions, and natural irregular edges that reflect its handmade origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for framing or archival storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Flag Faction","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47135799017650,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/5108\/1650\/files\/FRed_Hampton.jpg?v=1772375992","url":"https:\/\/blackflagfaction.com\/products\/fred-hampton-icon-original-block-print-8-25-x-11-7-inches","provider":"Black Flag Faction","version":"1.0","type":"link"}