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More than 50 Years in Prison
More than 50 Years in Prison
Larry Hoover has spent over five decades in prison, and now, at 74, he stands as a man transformed. Once a young leader in Chicago’s turbulent South Side, he emerged in an era marked by systemic violence, political repression, and the tragic assassination of Fred Hampton. Today, he seeks only to guide others toward peace, reduce violence, and mentor the next generation.
We pray Illinois Prisoner Review Board will exercise mercy and recommend clemency and a pardon to Governor J.B. Pritzker. This is not a political act—it is a deeply human one. Redemption is real, second chances matter, and Illinois has the power to affirm these values.
“His family is doing things on the South Side, West Side, North Side and all over Chicago and this country, helping people, and it’s time now for their father to be unified.”
Assistant Majority Leader,
Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
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Era of Political Repression (1960s–1970s):
Era of Political Repression (1960s–1970s):
The Black Panther Party in Chicago sought to empower Black communities through free breakfast programs, health clinics, and community defense.
Chairman Fred Hampton, a young visionary leader, was assassinated in his sleep on December 4, 1969, during a police raid widely recognized as a coordinated action between the FBI and Chicago police under COINTELPRO (Counter-Intelligence Program).
Hampton’s murder left a vacuum in Black community leadership, intensifying both fear and mistrust of the U.S. government in Chicago.
Hampton’s murder left a vacuum in Black community leadership, intensifying both fear and mistrust of the U.S. government in Chicago.
In the wake of Hampton’s assassination, other figures emerged to protect, organize, and guide young Black men who faced poverty, systemic neglect, and state violence.
Larry Hoover was among those who took on leadership roles, seeking to provide structure and identity for young people who lacked access to opportunity and security.
Clemency and Pardon for Larry Hoover
Clemency and Pardon for Larry Hoover
MERCY. SECOND CHANCE. COMMUNITY HEALING.
Historical Context
Historical Context
Era of Political Repression (1960s–1970s):
The Black Panther Party in Chicago sought to empower Black communities through free breakfast programs, health clinics, and community defense.
Chairman Fred Hampton, a young visionary leader, was assassinated in his sleep on December 4, 1969, during a police raid widely recognized as a coordinated action between the FBI and Chicago police under COINTELPRO (Counter-Intelligence Program).
Hampton’s murder left a vacuum in Black community leadership, intensifying both fear and mistrust of the U.S. government in Chicago.
Rise of Community-Based Leadership:
In the wake of Hampton’s assassination, other figures emerged to protect, organize, and guide young Black men who faced poverty, systemic neglect, and state violence.
Larry Hoover was among those who took on leadership roles, seeking to provide structure and identity for young people who lacked access to opportunity and security.
Larry Hoover’s Role
Larry Hoover’s Role
Community Protector: Hoover’s leadership was intended, in part, to organize youth and shield neighborhoods from chaos after state violence destabilized trusted leadership.
A Different Era: His actions must be understood against the backdrop of social unrest, economic deprivation, and systemic disenfranchisement in Chicago’s South Side.
Symbol of Survival: Hoover represents a generation of men shaped by conditions of abandonment and repression, where leadership was criminalized rather than cultivated.
Systemic Injustice
Systemic Injustice
COINTELPRO & Policing:
The U.S. government actively infiltrated and destabilized Black political organizations during the 1960s–1970s.
Leaders like Hampton were gunned down; others were surveilled, arrested, and imprisoned under disproportionately harsh circumstances.
Mass Incarceration Legacy:
Hoover’s apprehension occurred during a time when “tough-on-crime” laws punished individuals rather than addressing systemic inequality.
His imprisonment has stretched over five decades, making him emblematic of the failures of mass incarceration.
Why Clemency Now?
Why Clemency Now?
Restorative Justice: Recognizes that punishment alone cannot heal communities or rebuild trust.
Historical Reckoning: Acknowledges the state’s role in dismantling community leadership through infiltration, surveillance, and violence.
Healing for Illinois: Grants mercy to a man whose leadership was born in crisis and who has endured a lifetime of incarceration.
Symbolic Redemption: Sends a message that Illinois understands the past and is committed to justice with compassion.
Key Message
Key Message
Granting clemency to Larry Hoover is not only about one man—it is about addressing a historical wound, recognizing the trauma of state violence, and affirming Illinois’ commitment to justice, mercy, and healing for future generations.over
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SUPPORTERS VOICES
SUPPORTERS VOICES
Larry Hoover’s Role
Larry Hoover’s Role
Community Protector: Hoover’s leadership was intended, in part, to organize youth and shield neighborhoods from chaos after state violence destabilized trusted leadership.
A Different Era: His actions must be understood against the backdrop of social unrest, economic deprivation, and systemic disenfranchisement in Chicago’s South and West Side.
Symbol of Survival: Hoover represents a generation of men shaped by conditions of abandonment and repression, where leadership was criminalized rather than cultivated.
LARRY HOOVER
LARRY HOOVER
"He can heal a lot of pain."
"He can heal a lot of pain."
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