Attica

Survivors of 1971 rebellion demand: ‘Shut down Attica!’Survivors of 1971 rebellion demand: ‘Shut down Attica!’

Survivors of 1971 rebellion demand: ‘Shut down Attica!’

New York City The Attica Brothers Foundation (ABF) organized an event at Trinity Church in New York City on Sept.…

September 25, 2023
A turning point in American correctionsA turning point in American corrections

A turning point in American corrections

first posted September 9, 2021 The following lightly edited commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal aired as part of the “50 Years…

September 12, 2022
During Black August, an Attica brother pays tribute to George Jackson − a commentaryDuring Black August, an Attica brother pays tribute to George Jackson − a commentary

During Black August, an Attica brother pays tribute to George Jackson − a commentary

By Che Nieves On behalf of the Attica Brothers, I want to take this opportunity to extend our commemoration to…

August 3, 2022
‘Attica’ nominated for Oscar‘Attica’ nominated for Oscar

‘Attica’ nominated for Oscar

In early September 1971, over 1,000 prisoners, mainly Black and Latinx, rebelled against racism, brutal treatment and horrific conditions at…

February 15, 2022
Film review  ‘Attica’ explores heroic prison uprisingFilm review  ‘Attica’ explores heroic prison uprising

Film review ‘Attica’ explores heroic prison uprising

The Attica documentary, co-directed by Stanley Nelson and Traci Curry, was released by Showtime in early November. The two-hour film…

December 16, 2021
New film on Attica uprising shows a fight for human rightsNew film on Attica uprising shows a fight for human rights

New film on Attica uprising shows a fight for human rights

The Prisoners Solidarity Committee of Workers World Party will be sponsoring a free zoom showing Dec. 10 of the new…

November 16, 2021
Attica: Class exploitation sparks prison rebellionAttica: Class exploitation sparks prison rebellion

Attica: Class exploitation sparks prison rebellion

These remarks were given Sept. 29 during a webinar,“Attica Prison Rebellion: Past to Present,” sponsored by the Dallas Chapter of…

October 6, 2021
Rally outside Attica Prison commemorates 1971 uprisingRally outside Attica Prison commemorates 1971 uprising

Rally outside Attica Prison commemorates 1971 uprising

Attica, N.Y. Prison abolitionists from all across the country came together in the New York cities of Attica and Buffalo…

September 13, 2021
A turning point in American correctionsA turning point in American corrections

A turning point in American corrections

The following lightly edited commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal aired as part of the “50 Years of Resistance: Black August & Attica”…

September 9, 2021
The legacy of Black August & Attica lives onThe legacy of Black August & Attica lives on

The legacy of Black August & Attica lives on

The following edited remarks were made on a Sept. 2 live broadcast, “50 Years of Resistance: Black August & Attica,”…

September 8, 2021