Attica
On September 9, 1971, 1200 prisoners at Attica State Prison in upstate New York seized control of the prison demanding better living, working and educational conditions. The rebellion lasted for four days until the New York State Police stormed the prison killing 29 prisoners and 10 hostages.
Documents
![Big Black speaks at Attica anniversary event](images/thumbnails/MP3.jpg)
Big Black (Frank Smith) speaks about “where we should see ourselves in 1977”; US as prison state; need for intra-racial and inter-racial solidarity; responsibility and commitment to political organizing; ends with Q and A session
![Interview with Elizabeth Fink about the Attica Rebellion in 1971](images/thumbnails/MP3.jpg)
Claude Marks interviews Elizabeth Fink, one of the main lawyers for the Attica Brothers Defense Committeeabout the history of the Attica Prison Rebellion and its aftermath.