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“From early on, I knew my parents and teachers had the expectation that I was going to be a revolutionary.”

Sharif El-Mekki wants to follow in the footsteps of his Black Panther father.

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Feb 02, 2018

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Feb 28, 2016

06:24

Sharif's father.

Sharif's mother.

Sharif as a young teach with a student of his.

The photo of Sharif's father referenced in the story.

Young Sharif.