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Black August Infographic: A 45-Year Historical Overview

Welcome to our comprehensive historical overview of Black August, commemorated through the powerful “45-Years of Black August Infographic.” 

This detailed infographic highlights significant events and milestones from August 16, 1619, to August 2024, reflecting the enduring spirit of Black resistance and liberation.

Infographic: 45-Years of Black August

An infographic titled "45-Years of Black August Infographic" listing significant historical events related to Black August from August 16, 1919, to August 2024. Events include the arrival of the first African slaves in the 13 colonies, Haitian slave uprisings, the birth of notable figures such as Marcus Garvey and Fred Hampton, the March on Washington, the Watts rebellion, the assassination of George Jackson, the Ferguson uprising, and the nomination of Barack Obama for president. The infographic highlights the declaration of Black August as the Black History Month for freedom fighters and mentions a new online interactive exhibition in August 2024. The image includes the Black August 45 logo and the website blackaugust2024.com.
45-Years of Black August Infographic

Key Events Highlighted in the Infographic:

  1. August 16th, 1919: Arrival of first African slaves in the 13 colonies.
  2. August 21st, 1791: Haitian slaves uprise for Independence.
  3. August 30th, 1800: Gabriel Prosser’s slavery revolt discovered.
  4. August 21st, 1831: Nat Turner slave rebellion.
  5. August 1860: Underground railroad.
  6. August 17th, 1887: Birth of Marcus Garvey. 
  1. August 24th, 1943: Birth of Russell “Maroon” Shoatz.
  2. August 30th, 1948: Birth of Fred Hampton.
  3. August 8th, 1949: Birth of Dr. Mutulu Shakur.
  4. August 28th, 1963: March on Washington.
  5. August 11th, 1965: Watts rebellion.
  6. August 25th, 1967: FBI circulates internal order to disrupt Black Liberation groups.
  7. August 7th, 1970: Courthouse slave rebellion.
  1. August 18th, 1971: Capital Republic of New Africa attacked by FBI and police.
  2. August 21st, 1971: Assassination of George Jackson.
  3. August 28th, 1971: Jalil Muntaqim and Nuh Washington captured.
  4. August 1st, 1978: State-sanctioned medical neglect murder of Khatari Gaulden at San Quentin State Prison.
  5. August 8th, 1978: Police raid on Move.
  6. August 1979: First month-long in-memoriam of Black August.
  7. August 27th, 1983: 20th Anniversary March on Washington.
  8. August 17th, 1995: Mumia scheduled for execution stopped by resistance.
  9. August 27th, 2008: Barack Obama officially received the Democratic nomination for president.
  10. August 2014: The Ferguson Uprising.
  1. August 12th, 2015: Fatal shanking of Hugo “Yogi” Pinell by the Aryan Brotherhood.
  2. August 12th, 2017: The Unite the Right Counter Protest Rally in Charlottesville.
  3. August 19th, 2017: The Millions for Prisoners Human Rights March on Washington.
  4. August 21st, 2019: Revolutionary Prison Artist Joedee publishes his 40th Anniversary Black August Collection.
A detailed artwork by the Revolutionary prison artist Joedee depicting influential figures in the Black liberation movement. The image features hand-drawn portraits of individuals including members of the Black Panther Party and other activists, each illustrated with unique expressions and attributes. The characters, Bruce Lee, Stanley "Tookie" Williams, George Jackson, Big Heroin, and Champ Boza, are labeled with names and notable quotes or descriptions, emphasizing their contributions and the spirit of Black August. The art style is colorful and expressive, capturing the essence of resistance and empowerment.
Dennis, George, Tookie, Joe, Bruce, and Big Heroin
  1. August 28th, 2020: The March on Washington commemorating the 57th anniversary of the original March and demanding racial justice following the death of George Floyd.
  2. August 26th, 2022: Black Enterprise declares, “Black August as the Black History Month for freedom fighters.”
  3. August 2024: 45-Years of Black August in a New Online Interactive Exhibition.

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