Black August 2024

A collage of products featuring the image of prison artists C-Note and Joedee. The products include a phone case, spiral notebook, long-sleeve shirt, throw pillow, and tote bag. Each item displays the same photograph of the two artists standing side by side in blue prison uniforms, with C-Note on the left and Joedee on the right. The background of each product is a neutral gray, allowing the image to stand out prominently. These items are part of a merchandise collection available on BlackAugust.art.

Exclusive Merchandise Featuring Prison Artists C-Note and Joedee on BlackAugust.art

As we commemorate the 45th anniversary of Black August, we are proud to offer an exclusive collection of merchandise featuring...

Events

Black August Commemoration in East Palo Alto – A Community Healing Event

East Palo Alto, CA — On Wednesday, August 28, the East Palo Alto (EPA) community will gather for a significant...

Fashion Shop

Introducing the ‘Black August Through the Eyes of Incarcerated Artist Donald C-Note Hooker’ Long Sleeve T-Shirt

This long-sleeve T-shirt featuring a self-portrait by incarcerated artist Donald C-Note Hooker commemorates Black August and is available in various...

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

Artistic

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...

The image shows two black-and-white photographs under the title "The Godfather's of." The left photo is labeled "Black August" and features a man with an Afro hairstyle, likely representing George Jackson, an influential figure in the Black August movement. The right photo is labeled "Black History Month" and shows Carter G. Woodson, a prominent historian known as the father of Black History Month. The title suggests that these individuals are foundational figures for their respective commemorations.

Thoughts

How Black August Differs From Black History Month the

This timely article spotlights the month-long events of Black History Month and Black August, what they are and how they...

landscape image designed to promote the "CurbFest for Political Prisoners 2024" event in Baltimore

Events

CurbFest for Political Prisoners 2024: A Day of Solidarity in Baltimore

On Saturday, August 31, 2024, Baltimore will host the CurbFest for Political Prisoners from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at...

Events

BOSS Talks Presents: A Special Black August Edition Featuring The ArtistKadre

BOSS Talks presents a special Black August edition featuring The ArtistKadre and moderated by Minister King X to discuss pressing...

Shop Thoughts

25 Black August Books to Read Before You Die

We decided to hear from someone behind-the-wall for their perspective on what are the 25 essential Black August books to...

Angela Davis speaking to a large crowd during a civil rights rally, passionately addressing issues related to racial justice and systemic oppression.

Videos

45 Years of Black August: Angela Davis Reflects on Activism and Abolition

In this curated video interview, renowned scholar and activist Angela Y. Davis reflects on her experiences fighting for racial justice...

Fashion Shop

Wear the Revolution: Make Bold Black August Statements With This in Your Face Collection

Boldly wear the revolutionary spirit of Black joy, pride, resistance, and liberation through the Black August fashion tees by STOOP...

Artistic

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...

Thoughts

Slavery Exception Clauses: How Black August Informs Us

Black August is a month-long in memoriam to those who have died resisting inhumane treatment from the 13th Amendment’s Slavery...