Attica

Attica Solidarity Statement from the San Quentin Six (09/07/2011)

Greetings:

We here just finished commemorating the 40th anniversary of the
assassination of our beloved Comrade George Jackson. Not forgotten by
us was the horrific massacre perpetrated by the state of New York at Attica.

Friday, September 9th - 7pm Sharp
518 Valencia Street - San Francisco
Attica - The Restored 1974 Film

Discussion with:

Azadeh Zohrabi - UC Hastings Race & Poverty Law Journal
Dennis Cunningham - Original Attica Attorney
Manuel La Fontaine - about connecting the dots to Georgia, Ohio and California prison strikes

Prison unrest in the United States hit a boiling point on September 9,
1971, when inmates at Attica State Prison after months of protesting
inhumane living conditions rebelled, seizing part of the prison and

New Resource: Attica Prison Uprising 101 – A Short Primer

This publication about the Attica Prison uprising of 1971 is not intended to be a curriculum guide, but a brief primer for educators and organizers.  It includes a timeline of events (with primary sources); testimonies from Attica prisoners; poetry by Attica prisoners; sample activities for youth; and other suggested resources.

Commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Attica Prison Uprising

Friday, September 9th - 7pm Sharp
518 Valencia Street - San Francisco
Attica - The Restored 1974 Film

Discussion with:
Azadeh Zohrabi - Hastings Race & Poverty Law Journal
Dennis Cunningham - Original Attica Attorney
Manuel Fontaine - about connecting the dots to
Georgia, Ohio and California prison strikes