Topic: Racism
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| Subject | FBI SPIED ON CORETTA SCOTT KING |
| DateCreated | 8/31/2007 1:37:00 AM |
| PostedDate | 8/30/2007 11:57:00 PM |
| Body | It has just been uncovered through government documents that the FBI had Coretta Scott King --Dr. Martin Luther King's widow-- under surveillance for years after his death. The fear of the government was that she'd continue in her husband's footsteps, relative to the civil rights movement. This should come as no surprise to those who lived through the turbulent 1960's, and 70's, or students of history who are familiar with progressive movements. Under the auspices of COINTELPRO (Counter Intelligence Program) government agencies and police departments across the country ran rampant over the civil rights of numerous Black leaders and groups, among others. The aim of the program, as it related/relates to African Americans, was to stop the rise of a Black messiah who could and would move the people It should be noted that this program was set up to do more than spy. COINTELPRO used every available means to destroy groups and leaders, including assassination (i.e. Fred Hampton). A short list of COINTELPRO targets includes Dr. Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, The Black Panther Party, and The American Indian Movement. Keep an eye on your government because it might be keeping an eye on you! All power to the people! For more on COINTELPRO and The Black Panther Party see my book "WORDS FROM AN UNCHAINED MIND.." |
Posted by Steven Whitehurst
at 11:57 PM CDT
Updated: Sunday, 11 September 2016 4:17 PM CDT
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Updated: Sunday, 11 September 2016 4:17 PM CDT
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