Black August 2024

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...

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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Celebrating Black August: Key Figures and Their Legacies

Black August is a time to reflect on the rich history of Black resistance, resilience, and revolutionary struggle. As we...

"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,...