George Jackson
George Jackson was arrested in 1957 for stealing $70 from a gas station and was sentenced to 1 year to life. Jackson ended up being incarcerated for 14 years until he was murdered by prison guards inside San Quentin Prison in 1971. During his 14 years of imprisonment, Jackson became of the seminal figures and thinkers of Black Power and the Black Liberation Movement.
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![George Jackson on prisons, the Weather Underground, Black Panther Party](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 7/28/1971Call Number: PM 056Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Max BloomCollection: George Jackson
George Jackson discusses the connections between the prison movement inside and other movements and the importance of democratic centralism to the success of both movements. He discusses the idea of the Black Panther Party as the vanguard party, capable of providing resources for the community. He discusses Mao and Guevara and the idea of revolution in two states. He responds to criticism of the BPP’s statements on the role of women. Also the problems with the defense committees and himself as a possible martyr.
![George Jackson and Huey P. Newton interviews](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Continuation of George Jackson interview. He speaks about the difference between disciplined and authoritative behavior, saying that blacks find it hard to discipline themselves, but they still have to go forward in revolution and black liberation.
Huey P. Newton is interviewed at the Alameda county jail in Oakland, CA by Alex Hoffman and Charles Gary. He speaks about his sentencing, solitary confinement, and his new trial date. He also discusses being punished for being attacked in jail, even with white and black witnesses. Quotes Malcolm X.
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