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San Quentin Interviews (Part 2 of 2) San Quentin Interviews (Part 2 of 2)
Date: 8/6/1971Call Number: PM 083Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Grenada TVProgram: Raw San QuentinCollection: Black Panther Party general
Unedited interview with two members (Sundiata Tate? and ?) of the Black Panther Party inside San Quentin. They discuss Warden Parks and Nelson’s fear of prison solidarity and the Panther movement, the everyday censorship, visitation rights and Romaine Chip Fitzgerald (Panther) getting put on death row . Continued from PM 082.
Readings of George Jackson Readings of George Jackson
Date: 9/14/1971Call Number: PM 089Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProgram: Readings of George JacksonCollection: George Jackson
Recorded snippets and sample readings of the readings of George Jackson (Read by Chris Graham). Views on Vietnam, U.S. Prisons, Love of People, Views of Life, Black Panthers, Extremism, Prison Experience. *Extreme slow-sound distortion at the end of the tape.
Huey Newton press conference Huey Newton press conference
Call Number: KP 083Format: CassetteCollection: Huey Newton
Huey Newton gives a press conference where he refutes Stokely Carmichael’s claim to have started a Black Panther chapter in Jordan. Newton goes on to criticize the “inner circle” of racist reactionary capitalists and separate the Black Panther Party from Black Power. He also comments on the Soledad prisoners and demands that inmates be considered political prisoners.
Geronimo interview Geronimo interview
Call Number: PM 195Format: CassetteCollection: Geronimo Pratt
Former Black Panther and Political Prisoner Geronimo Pratt discusses his innocence, abuses endured during his 17 years in prison, time as a member of the Black liberation movement in the 60s, his service in Vietnam, his family, the changing character of young inmates, the government's use of psychological warfare, the many years he spent in solitary confinement in various prisons, and why he considers himself a political prisoner.
Nictche Tanifa on Sundiata Acoli Nictche Tanifa on Sundiata Acoli
Call Number: JG/ 060AFormat: Cass AProducers: Judy GerberProgram: Community ForumCollection: Sundiata Acoli
Judy Gerber interviews Nictche Tanifa of the Acoli Freedom Campain. Tanifa describes Sundiata Acoli’s involvement with the New York Black Panther party, his movement from community organizer to underground fighter, the shootout on the New Jersey Turnpike and his subsequent arrest and imprisonment. Tanifa also discusses the harsh sentences used against political activists and the treatment of political prisoner and prisoners of war on the inside.
Assata Shakur: clips from her 1980 address to the people after her escape from prison Assata Shakur: clips from her 1980 address to the people after her escape from prison
Call Number: PM 227Format: CassetteCollection: Assata Shakur
This program is an edited version of her address to the people after she escaped. She begins the recording by stating that she loves everyone and encourages everyone to continue to struggle for our liberation. Assata talks about how Black people are constantly under attack by the poor school system, infiltration of drugs, welfare system, police state, etc. She talks about the necessity for a Black Nation and how Black women must play a key role in the struggle for liberation. She says that they are the most closely related to the struggle because of their position in White American society. Assata talks about the direction of the US government and how it is continually becoming more racist and fascist; how the government sees Black peoples as expendable and just "a thorn in their side."
Assata Shakur: clips from her 1980 address to the people after her escape from prison Assata Shakur: clips from her 1980 address to the people after her escape from prison
Call Number: PM 228Format: CassetteCollection: Assata Shakur
Same as PM 227. This program is an edited version of her address to the people after she escaped. She begins the recording by stating that she loves everyone and encourages everyone to continue to struggle for our liberation. Assata talks about how Black people are constantly under attack by the poor school system, infiltration of drugs, welfare system, police state, etc. She talks about the necessity for a Black Nation and how Black women must play a key role in the struggle for liberation. She says that they are the most closely related to the struggle because of their position in White American society. Assata talks about the direction of the US government and how it is continually becoming more racist and fascist; how the government sees Black peoples as expendable and just "a thorn in their side."
Assata Shakur: clips from her 1980 address to the people after her escape from prison Assata Shakur: clips from her 1980 address to the people after her escape from prison
Call Number: CD 291Format: CDCollection: Assata Shakur
Same as PM227 This program is an edited version of her address to the people after she escaped. She begins the recording by stating that she loves everyone and encourages everyone to continue to struggle for our liberation. Assata talks about how Black people are constantly under attack by the poor school system, infiltration of drugs, welfare system, police state, etc. She talks about the necessity for a Black Nation and how Black women must play a key role in the struggle for liberation. She says that they are the most closely related to the struggle because of their position in White American society. Assata talks about the direction of the US government and how it is continually becoming more racist and fascist; how the government sees Black peoples as expendable and just "a thorn in their side." .
Panel discussion on Huey Newton’s Legacy Panel discussion on Huey Newton’s Legacy
Call Number: KP 135Format: CassetteCollection: Huey Newton
Excerpt from panel discussion hosted by Walter Turner on KPFA recorded just after the death of Huey P. Newton in 1989. Panelists include Johnny Spain, Hardy Frey, Janina Abram, and Angela Davis (not in actuality). Reflections on the legacy of Black Panther Party and its effect on emerging black political movements. Some music interruption
Geronimo interview Geronimo interview
Call Number: CD 487Format: CassetteCollection: Geronimo Pratt
Former Black Panther and Political Prisoner Geronimo Pratt discusses his innocence, abuses endured during his 17 years in prison, time as a member of the Black liberation movement in the 60s, his service in Vietnam, his family, the changing character of young inmates, the government's use of psychological warfare, the many years he spent in solitary confinement in various prisons, and why he considers himself a political prisoner.