Black August 2024

Image symbolically represents themes of resilience, liberation, and the hope of Black August.

The Iconography of Black August

This exploration of the iconography of Black August, highlights the symbolic imagery associated with key figures and their enduring legacy...

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Black August Perspectives: Racial Role Reversal in Carlos Walker’s Prison Drawings

Prison artist Carlos Walker’s provocative, racial role reversal drawings spark crucial conversations about justice and equality during Black August and...

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Joedee’s Black August 40th Anniversary Collection

A behind the scenes look at a collection of artwork by Revolutionary prison artist Joedee to commemorate the 40th anniversary...

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Decarcerate Now! Poster by C-Note

Bring a powerful message of prison reform into your space with the “Decarcerate Now!” poster, created by the renowned prisoner...

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Works by Joseph “Joedee” Widby for Consideration: Spirit of Mandela International Tribunal Program Book

This article derives from a 2021 email submission on behalf of Revolutionary prison artist Joedee for artwork consideration and entry...

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Works by C-Note for Consideration: Spirit of Mandela International Tribunal Program Book

This article derives from a 2021 email submission on behalf of prison artist C-Note for artwork consideration and entry into...

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The Art of Black August

Since the inception of Black August in 1979, two highly regarded artworks by prisoners Donald “C-Note” Hooker and Kevin Rashid...

"Nelson Mandela" is an artwork by the Revolutionary prison artist Joedee depicting Nelson Mandela and a powerful symbol of African liberation. On the left, a muscular figure with broken shackles stands against a backdrop of the Pan-African flag, representing the strength and resilience of the African people. The right side features a detailed portrait of Nelson Mandela, symbolizing his role in breaking the chains of oppression. The imagery of shackles breaking and Mandela’s presence emphasizes themes of freedom, resistance, and the enduring fight against injustice. This work of art is being used as the Featured Image for the webpage, "Shop Black August 2024, the Outstanding Collection of Art, Clothes, and Gift Items," on the Black August 2024 website. Black August 2024 was created in recognition of the 45th anniversary of Black August, this website serves as an educational resource. Learn about the history of Black August, the freedom fighters who defined it, and their ongoing impact on the fight for justice. Explore art, literature, multimedia, and historical records to gain a deeper understanding. In 2022, Black August was declared as the Black History Month Alternative for Freedom Fighters. The website serves as a call to action to inspire visitors to continue the fight for justice and liberation in their personal lives and/or with community, in the Black August spirit of study, fast, train, fight.

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Shop Black August 2024, the Outstanding Collection of Art, Clothes, and Gift Items

This 45th Anniversary of Black August make an everlasting statement with memorable gift items by some of Black August most...

Image depicts an evocative artwork titled "A Black Panther's Spirit, Never Diez," by the Revolution a prison artist Joedee. It features five Black Panther members in uniform carrying a coffin. A fierce black panther with an open mouth and sharp teeth looms in the background, symbolizing strength and defiance. The scene honors Comrades Jonathan and George Jackson, reflecting themes of solidarity, resistance, and the enduring spirit of the Black Panther Party. The illustration, rich in bold lines and vivid colors, captures the essence of revolutionary art and the fight for Black liberation.

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Black Panther Spirit Reborn: Inside the Art of ‘The Black August Artist’

This article explores the historical significance of Black August, the influence of Emory Douglas’s art on Black Panther Party activism,...