In 1967 H. Rap Brown publicly characterized violence as part of American culture and stated that Black people might use violence 'by any means necessary' to rid themselves of oppression.
January 01, 1967
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Reflects militant rhetoric used by some Black Power movement leaders in the late 1960s.
In 1967, H. Rap Brown publicly stated that "violence is a part of America’s culture" and declared "We will be free by any means necessary," expressing that violence could be used to oppose oppression.
January 01, 1967
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Statement reflects Brown's publicly stated views on violence and resistance during the late 1960s.