Quote by H. Rap Brown

The only politics in this country that's relevant to black people today is the politics of revolution... none other.

The only politics in this country that's relevant to black p

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This quote asserts that, in the context of black people in the present, the only politics that hold significance is the politics centered around revolution. It implies that traditional political systems and ideologies have failed to adequately address the needs and challenges faced by the black community, therefore advocating for a radical transformation of the existing power structures. This perspective suggests that revolutionary action and change are necessary to bring about genuine progress and justice for black individuals.

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