Judas’ Ultimate Betrayal of the Black Messiah

With heavy heart, bearing witness to Chairman Fred Hampton’s loss of life is a tremendous emotional journey.

“You can murder a revolutionary but you can’t murder a revolution” and this is the hope we carry with us. In the wake of his death, the mother of his son and Fred Jr. are alive and well today. This solace is the essence of a future to believe in. His words and his spirit live on through his family.

Cowardice and weakness toward manipulation especially through bribes is despicable. O’Neill looked Fred in the face, tears streaming down his cheeks, and walked away knowing he could have saved him. Disgraceful and unforgivable atrocity in these choices follow him to his own tragic end. A Judas, in every sense of the name. Such a betrayal ignites fury in my bones. Some may feel there is a disparity as to the weight of his decisions, there is no redemption for that colossal misstep. Of course, the horrific level of corruption within the FBI beyond this tragedy is without end. This stings the most. 

Wading through the storms of war between the divide in society, it was a miracle that Fred Hampton Jr. came to be. Courage, inner strength and sharp intellect of Akua Njeri is an unsung hero. Deborah soldiered through the battles all around her and continues the movement as Akua here and now. Unbreakable and unstoppable.

Kaluuya, Stanfield and Fishback drive this monumentally impactful film. It’s incredibly impressive to see acting without feeling any of it as a performance. Collectively, their stories come to life. 

A leader that shakes the ground we walk on, can capture the attention of disagreeable listeners. Sadly, some voices are completely silenced. Historically this happens over and over. As the world mourns each loss, it exposes how the resistance toward any reform comes at a cost. What will it take for freedom of speech to be truly free? 

Voices of the people can be loud enough to make a difference. We need unity toward change, now more than ever. The masses can be the shift toward empowerment and equality. We can rebuild. Chairman Fred’s words “You can murder a freedom fighter but you can’t murder freedom” will take shape, if we never stop fighting for it. 

9/10