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<font size=3>Dear Friends,<br><br>
I want to bring you up to date on the condition of Frank 'Big Black'
Smith. Black was one of the leaders of the Attica Rebellion in 1971. He
has been a tireless fighter for many, many years. Black exposed the
assassination and torture of the Attica prisoners by the cops in the
retaking of the prison. He, himself, knows all too well as one who was
singled out and tortured for several days by prison guards. His detailed
testimony is one of the most significant in our archives and was part of
our documentary in tribute to the Attica Rebellion "Prisons on
Fire."<br><br>
Black has been very ill of late. <br><br>
He has metastatic kidney cancer that re-appeared in his lungs and
brain. He had a successful brain operation but did not respond to
any of the treatments for the lesions in his lungs. His prognosis
is very poor.<br>
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Needless to say this is very saddening. We are trying to raise
funds right away. He is very weak and needs daily physical therapy
but his insurance allotment ran out. In addition, he has other
major medical bills.<br>
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Black is very stressed about money and we are hoping that people can help
in recognition of the significant contributions he has made all
these years. He deserves to live his last days in peace. <br><br>
Any donations will make a difference!<br>
They can be sent to:<br><br>
Laura Stevens<br>
2201 Ward Street<br>
Berkeley, CA 94705<br><br>
Please note 'Frank Smith' on your check.<br><br>
Thanks in advance!<br>
claude<br><br>
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