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...

Videos

George Jackson: An Intimate Conversation with a Black Panther Icon

Join us for an intimate conversation with Black Panther icon, George Jackson, as he shares his revolutionary vision for a...

Videos

‘The System is Corrupt’: C-Note on Injustice, Race, and Prison Reform

Rapper and podcaster GP The Beast interviews legendary prison artist C-Note on the criminal justice system and the struggles of...

Videos

Angela Davis’ Fight for Justice: Exclusive 1971 Jailhouse Interview Following George Jackson’s Death

In this exclusive 1971 jailhouse interview, Angela Davis speaks out against injustice and shares her personal connection with George Jackson...

A conceptual image representing Black August. It blends modern protest imagery with symbolic elements to evoke a sense of resistance, reflection, and unity.

Thoughts

The Contemporary Relevance of Black August: Connecting Historical Struggles to Current Social Justice Movements

Black August, a commemoration of the struggle for justice and liberation originating in the 1970s, resonates with contemporary movements such...

Fashion Shop

King of Prison Hip Hop Tank Top

Celebrate the influential art of Donald “C-Note” Hooker with the King of Prison Hip Hop Tank Top, available in multiple...

Videos

The Importance of Supporting Political Prisoners: A Discussion with Dr. Mutulu Shakur

Join us for an insightful discussion hosted by Black Men Build, featuring Dr. Mutulu Shakur, a revered figure in the...

Thoughts

Farewell to Mutulu Shakur: Celebrating a Life of Activism and Advocacy

Mutulu Shakur’s passing leaves a vast void in the Black liberation movement. In this article, we will pay homage and...

Artistic Shop

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...

Videos

Unpacking Black August: A Deep Dive into a Month of Black History and Liberation

The extraordinary video showcased on this webpage is about Black August, a month to remember and celebrate Black resistance and...

Artistic

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...

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...