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KPFA News KPFA News
Call Number: PM 141Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: George Jackson
First news story on KPFA after the death of George Jackson. Read copy only, no actuality.
Black Panthers- Geronimo Ji Jaga Black Panthers- Geronimo Ji Jaga
Date: 1/14/1987Call Number: JG/ 057Format: CassetteProducers: Judy GerberProgram: interview with GeronimoCollection: Geronimo Pratt
This is an interview with Geronimo Ji Jaga, a Black Panther leader who was imprisoned for over 20 years at San Quentin prison, charged with a murder in Los Angeles, even though FBI surveillance showed him to be in the Bay Area at the time.
Kathleen Cleaver with Kiilu Nyasha Kathleen Cleaver with Kiilu Nyasha
Date: 8/25/1994Call Number: KN 005Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Kiilu NyashaProgram: interview for airCollection: Geronimo Pratt
Struggle By Kathleen Cleaver to represent Geronimo Ji Jaga at his parole hearing, Geronimo's case, COINTELPRO
George Jackson George Jackson
Date: 5/16/1971Call Number: PM 002Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProgram: Original interviewCollection: George Jackson
Karen Wald interview with G Jackson; opens with analysis of prison and other movements; concentration camps; guerrilla war; letters to prisoners & education; Huey/Black Panther Party membership/internationalism; my job is to help build the prison movement; Allende; etc. 2nd part in Spanish re: Cuba NOT SURE WHO?
Jonathan Jackson funeral Jonathan Jackson funeral
Call Number: PM 008Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Lincoln BergmanProgram: Real Dragon and laterCollection: George Jackson
Statements read by Huey Newton at Jonathan Jackson's funeral including an letter from George Jackson; a letter from Soledad political prisoners; and Black Panther Party statement ”we must be free, so help us God."
George Jackson Funeral - Field Marshall of the Black Panther Party (Tape 1 of 2) George Jackson Funeral - Field Marshall of the Black Panther Party (Tape 1 of 2)
Date: 8/28/1971Call Number: PM 067Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: George Jackson
As casket is being carried in, Nina Simone music is played repeatedly. Sermon by Father Earl Neil, poem by Masai Hewitt, Minister of Education, Chairman of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense, Bobby Seale reading messages from around the world to Georgia Jackson and family, Honorary Pallbearers: Jonathan Jackson, Hugo Pinell, Ruchel Magee, Fleeta Drumgo, John Cluchette and all revolutionary brothers in the prison camps in America. From camera rolls - occasional sync tones.
George Jackson Funeral - Field Marshall of the Black Panther Party (Tape 2 of 2) George Jackson Funeral - Field Marshall of the Black Panther Party (Tape 2 of 2)
Date: 8/28/1971Call Number: PM 068Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: George Jackson
Second part of funeral. Bobby Seale continues reading statements sent from all over the world. Elaine Brown sings (off mic), Huey P. Newton, Minister of Defense & Servant of the People, statement, Elaine Brown sings (off mic). From camera rolls - occasional sync tones.
San Quentin Interviews (Part 1 of 2) San Quentin Interviews (Part 1 of 2)
Date: 8/6/1971Call Number: PM 082Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Grenada TVProgram: Raw San Quentin Collection: Black Panther Party general
Unidentified Black Panther Party members discuss the formation of Black Panther Party branch in San Quentin, art for sale, the underground prison economy, and the “special” treatment they received as Panthers from guards including censorship and threats for shaking hands with George Jackson. This is raw unedited footage.
Geronimo Pratt Interview Geronimo Pratt Interview
Date: 10/26/1992Call Number: PM 087Format: CassetteCollection: Geronimo Pratt
Pratt talks about his life pre Black Panther Party: growing up in Louisiana, family life, KKK, service in Vietnam and enrollment in UCLA. At UCLA he is roommates with Black Panther Party Minister of Defense Bunchy Carter. After Bunchy Carter’s murder Pratt takes his place. He talks about government repression, COINTELPRO, relations with other New Left Organizations and role of women and sexism in the Party. Then the interviews follows his arrest and conviction of murder in 1970, he was in the hole from 70-’78. Pratt discuss becoming a New Afrikan, the role of armed national liberation struggle and role of struggle within the legislative realm. He discusses youth anger and education in the 90’s, LA rebellions, prison industrial complex, and political prisoners.
Interviews about George Jackson Interviews about George Jackson
Date: 9/6/1971Call Number: PM 097Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Grenada TVCollection: George Jackson
Camera Roll 11: interviews with Black Panthers who were incarcerated with George Jackson at San Quentin; discussing how other prisoners were encouraged by and respected George’s defiance of the State’s orders; talk about the hole and degrading mistreatment; discussion about the yard and racist pitting of groups against each other by guards ; discuss what kind of self-discipline George had and what kind you need once inside ; Camera Roll 12: a former inmate of San Quentin pointing out various elements of a prison on a diagram - not much good on audio only.