Thursday, August 11, 2011

George Jackson 40 Year Commemoration

Recognizing 40 Years of Resistance:

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In commemorating the life of George Jackson.

George Jackson is the father of the modern day prison movement. Prison organizer, Black Panther, writer and co-founder of the Black Guerilla Family, George's life and struggle remain an inspiration across the US and beyond. This August marks the 40th anniversary of his murder by prison guards at San Quentin.


Speakers are:

Kent Ford:
Local Portlander and ex-Black Panther Party Member.
Mark Cook:
An ex-member of the George Jckson Brigade, the Black Panther Party and an active member of Seattle Jericho.
Eddie Collins:
Local Portlander and ex-Black Panther Party Member.

Saturday, August 27th
4 to 6pm
In Other Words Bookstore
14 NE Killingsworth

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