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Black Panthers (1968) on TCM right now (Original Post) Submariner May 2021 OP
Eldridge Cleaver in later life Tomconroy May 2021 #1
 

Tomconroy

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1. Eldridge Cleaver in later life
Tue May 25, 2021, 01:29 PM
May 2021

Became a Republican. He became staunchly anti-communist on account of his years on the run behind the Iron Curtain. When asked the reason for his change of heart, he told the story of being pulled over for a traffic stop. When he showed his license the cop exclaimed "Hey Eldridge! Remember me?" Yes, the police officer was a former Black Panther.

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