ThoughtsFarewell to Mutulu Shakur: Celebrating a Life of Activism and AdvocacyMutulu Shakur’s passing leaves a vast void in the Black liberation movement. In this article, we will pay homage and...
ArtisticThe Art of Black AugustSince the inception of Black August in 1979, two highly regarded artworks by prisoners Donald “C-Note” Hooker and Kevin Rashid...
ArtisticWorks by C-Note for Consideration: Spirit of Mandela International Tribunal Program BookThis article derives from a 2021 email submission on behalf of prison artist C-Note for artwork consideration and entry into...
ArtisticWorks by Joseph “Joedee” Widby for Consideration: Spirit of Mandela International Tribunal Program BookThis article derives from a 2021 email submission on behalf of Revolutionary prison artist Joedee for artwork consideration and entry...
EventsCooperation Jackson’s 2024 Annual Black August Art ExhibitionJoin Cooperation Jackson, a federated co-op, for their annual Black August Art Exhibit focused on upholding and commemorating the courageous...
EventsBlack Men Build Black August Event CalendarBlack August 2024 is honored to announce a series of impactful Zoom events hosted by Black Men Build celebrating the...
FashionShopKing of Prison Hip Hop Tank TopCelebrate the influential art of Donald “C-Note” Hooker with the King of Prison Hip Hop Tank Top, available in multiple...
ArtisticShopDecarcerate Now! Poster by C-NoteBring a powerful message of prison reform into your space with the “Decarcerate Now!” poster, created by the renowned prisoner...
FashionShopBLACK MEN BUILD, Comrade HoodieShow your solidarity and support with the BLACK MEN BUILD Comrade Hoodie. A cozy and stylish go-to hoodie for all...
VideosThe Importance of Supporting Political Prisoners: A Discussion with Dr. Mutulu ShakurJoin us for an insightful discussion hosted by Black Men Build, featuring Dr. Mutulu Shakur, a revered figure in the...
Videos‘The System is Corrupt’: C-Note on Injustice, Race, and Prison ReformRapper and podcaster GP The Beast interviews legendary prison artist C-Note on the criminal justice system and the struggles of...
VideosFreed After 43-Years, A Principle Thinker’s Community Build: Black August 365Filmmaker Dot Bizzle films the message for Black August 2024, by Sitawa, a principal signatory to the Agreement to End...