We say that we will work with anybody and form a coalition with anybody that has revolution on their mind.
Fred HamptonRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The Breakfast for Children program is not just charity; it facilitates a transformative journey for individuals.
Fred Hampton emphasizes that programs like the Breakfast for Children initiative should be viewed as transformative rather than mere acts of charity. He argues that true revolution involves progressing individuals from one stage of life to another, underscoring that change is essential for advancement and improvement in society.
Themes
ChangeRevolutionTransformationProgressProgram
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a community event about social programs.
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