Elderidge Cleaver: The Price of Hating Others




- Features Eldridge Cleaver's quote about love conquering hate, inspiring meaningful conversations about transformation
- Available unframed as a 17x11 inch print on quality 100lb matte paper or framed measuring 13.25 x 19.25 inches.
- Frame is made out of wood, is Black and has a 1.25 inch profile.
- Celebrates the Minister of Information for the Black Panther Party, presidential candidate, and author of "Soul on Ice"
- Honors both Eldridge and Kathleen Cleaver's revolutionary partnership in the fight for Black liberation and civil rights
Transform your space with this powerful tribute to Eldridge Cleaver, one of the most influential yet complex figures of the Black Panther movement. This striking watercolor-style portrait captures the revolutionary author and activist who challenged America to confront its deepest prejudices through his groundbreaking memoir "Soul on Ice."
As Minister of Information for the Black Panther Party, Cleaver's fierce intellect and unflinching honesty about racism, identity, and redemption made him a pivotal voice during the Civil Rights era. His quote, "The price of hating other human beings is loving oneself less," speaks to the transformative wisdom he gained through his journey from prisoner to revolutionary to spiritual seeker.
Beyond his role as the Party's chief spokesperson, Cleaver co-founded the Black House political and cultural center in San Francisco in 1967, created space for artistic voices like Amiri Baraka and Sonia Sanchez, and ran for president on the Peace and Freedom Party ticket in 1968, receiving over 36,000 votes. He established the International Section of the Black Panthers during his exile, building crucial connections between the American civil rights movement and liberation struggles worldwide.
Along with his wife, Kathleen Cleaver, who broke ground as the first woman in the Black Panther Party's leadership as Communications Secretary, they created press campaigns, organized demonstrations, and amplified the Party's message of Black liberation and community empowerment.
The warm golden tones and artistic paint splash effect create a contemporary interpretation of this iconic figure, making it perfect for collectors of Black Panther memorabilia, civil rights history, or anyone inspired by stories of personal transformation and revolutionary courage.
Available as a quality 17x11 inch print on luxurious 100lb matte paper or framed in a black wood frame with 1.25-inch profile. Each print is carefully produced to honor Cleaver's enduring impact on American consciousness and the ongoing fight for justice.
Collection | Black Panther Party Art Collection |
Edition | Open Edition |
Height | 17 Inches |
Length | 11 Inches |
Medium | Paper |
Signed | Unsigned |
SKU | sankofa-cleaver |
Sankofa Designs
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