A Panther's Death
Photo Title
A Panther's Death
Photographer/Creator
Paul Sequeira
Caption/Description
The death of Illinois Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton. Hampton was slain by police bullets during a raid on his apartment. Hampton is shown speaking at a rally in support of Bobby Seale. The bullet-riddled wall of his bedroom and the mattress on which he died and the subsequent wake, tell the story of love, hate and confusion.
Citation
Paul Sequeira, "A Panther's Death," in POYi Archive, Item #6743, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/6743 (accessed November 23, 2024).