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Soledad Brother: The Prison Letters of George Jackson

Soledad Brother: The Prison Letters of George Jackson compiles correspondence from the African American activist and author during his imprisonment. The letters document his intellectual development, critiques of systemic racism, and reflections on prison life. They provide insight into the social and political climate of the late 1960s and early 1970s, as well as Jackson's role in the Black Panther Party and the Soledad Brothers case. The work is recognized as a significant primary source on prison activism and civil rights discourse. more

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George Jackson
George Jackson

George Jackson was an American black activist born on September 23, 1941, and died on August 21, 1971. He is known for his involvement in the civil rights movement, particularly for his work on prison reform and opposition to racial discrimination. more

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