Black August

Protesting prison profiteersProtesting prison profiteers

Protesting prison profiteers

Gathered outside the world headquarters of the Aramark corporation in Philadelphia Aug. 7, around 20 demonstrators denounced that company and…

August 9, 2021
Honor Black August! Honor Black August! 

Honor Black August! 

Did you know the month of August holds special meaning for the Black Liberation struggle? This August marks the 402nd…

August 6, 2021
Black August: A tribute to freedom fightersBlack August: A tribute to freedom fighters

Black August: A tribute to freedom fighters

The following slightly edited article was first published in August 2013. Lilly ran as Workers World Party’s candidate for vice…

July 23, 2021
Remembering Frank ‘Big Black’ SmithRemembering Frank ‘Big Black’ Smith

Remembering Frank ‘Big Black’ Smith

by Ida Robinson Ida Robinson is a co-founder with Families with a Future. She is an ex-prisoner, ex-fugitive and a…

September 10, 2020
Build solidarity with prisoners: Fight for abolition!Build solidarity with prisoners: Fight for abolition!

Build solidarity with prisoners: Fight for abolition!

This slightly edited talk was given at an Aug. 13 Workers World Party webinar, “From Black August to Black Lives…

August 21, 2020
Prisoners’ lives matter! ‘Inmates cannot social distance’Prisoners’ lives matter! ‘Inmates cannot social distance’

Prisoners’ lives matter! ‘Inmates cannot social distance’

By Makini Iyapo This edited talk was given at an Aug. 13 Workers World Party webinar, “From Black August to…

August 19, 2020
50 years of struggle from Black August to Black Lives Matter Movement – a WW commentary50 years of struggle from Black August to Black Lives Matter Movement – a WW commentary

50 years of struggle from Black August to Black Lives Matter Movement – a WW commentary

This Aug. 7 marks the 50th anniversary of the heroic attempt by Jonathan Jackson, younger brother of George Jackson, to…

August 3, 2020
Providence, R.I.: Black August commemoratedProvidence, R.I.: Black August commemorated

Providence, R.I.: Black August commemorated

The people gathered for the annual Black August: Culture-Convos-CommUNITY -- A Commemorative Perspective on Black August and the Struggle for…

September 4, 2019
San Diego remembers Sagon PennSan Diego remembers Sagon Penn

San Diego remembers Sagon Penn

Members of the San Diego Committee Against Police Brutality (CAPB) and ­Workers World Party remembered the legacy of Sagon Penn…

August 30, 2018
‘Freedom Riders’ closes the gap‘Freedom Riders’ closes the gap

‘Freedom Riders’ closes the gap

“Each generation out of relative obscurity must discover its mission, fulfill or betray it.” — Frantz Fanon Veteran human and…

August 29, 2018