Black August and the struggle for equality
What is Black August? At first, it was declared by Black political prisoners at San Quentin in 1979 as an annual commemoration to honor the lives of Jonathan and George Jackson, both murdered by the police during the month of August.
Lee Fazekas August 30, 2023
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