Inmate Prison Strike From Aug. 21- Sept. 9th Will Honor Black Panther George Jackson & 1971 Attica Prison Rebellion

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Today inmates in at least 17 states are planning to protest the prison system to demand better living conditions and prison reform. Organizers of the protest will demonstrate through hunger strike and refusal to work. The strike will start today (Aug. 21st) and end on Sept. 9th. The two dates are significant because August 21st marks the 47th anniversary of the killing of Black Panther George Jackson in San Quentin prison. September 9th coincides with the 1971 Attica Prison rebellion. To read more about this story click here.

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