George Jackson

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George Lester Jackson was an influential figure in the Black Power movement and a prominent member of the Black Panther Party. He was born on September 23, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in a racially segregated and impoverished neighborhood.

Jackson’s importance stems from his activism and writings while he was incarcerated. He became politically radicalized while serving a prison sentence for armed robbery in Soledad Prison, California. During his time in prison, Jackson educated himself, studied revolutionary literature, and became a powerful advocate for prisoner rights and Black liberation.

His book "Soledad Brother: The Prison Letters of George Jackson" gained widespread attention and provided a powerful critique of the prison system and the oppression faced by African Americans. Jackson’s writings called for a revolutionary struggle against racial and class inequalities and highlighted the injustices experienced by Black prisoners.

Tragically, George Jackson was killed on August 21, 1971, during an armed uprising at San Quentin State Prison. His death sparked controversy and raised questions about the treatment of prisoners and the limits of political activism within the prison system.

George Jackson’s contributions to the Black Power movement and his writings on racial injustice and prison reform continue to inspire and influence activists fighting for social justice today.

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2 Books by George Jackson