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Geronimo Pratt

Geronimo Ji-Jaga, affectionately known as "G", was a major figure in the Black Liberation Struggle. Geronimo was a member of the Black Panther Party and spent 27 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. Geronimo passed away in 2011.

Documents

Geronimo Pratt Geronimo Pratt
Date: 1/1/1988Call Number: V 279Format: VHSProducers: PCTV, Lisa RudmanCollection: Geronimo Pratt
Through an exclusive interview with Geronimo Pratt at San Quentin Prison, archival footage of the Black Panthers, family photos, interviews with Geronimo's defense attorneys, and scenes from demonstrations for his release, a warm and vivid portrait of Geronimo is sketched.
Honoring the Lives of Don Cox & Geronimo ji Jaga - 1 Honoring the Lives of Don Cox & Geronimo ji Jaga - 1
Date: 7/11/2011Call Number: CD 741Format: CDProducers: Gregg Bridges, Walter Turner, Michael Yoshida, Claude MarksProgram: Africa TodayCollection: Geronimo Pratt
3-hour tribute to recently deceased Panthers Don Cox and Geronimo ji Jaga. Interviews with family members and former party members including Barbara Easley-Cox, Kathleen Cleaver, Charlotte O'Neal, Emory Douglas.
Honoring the Lives of Don Cox & Geronimo ji Jaga - 2 Honoring the Lives of Don Cox & Geronimo ji Jaga - 2
Date: 7/11/2011Call Number: CD 742Format: CDProducers: Gregg Bridges, Walter Turner, Michael Yoshida, Claude MarksProgram: Africa TodayCollection: Geronimo Pratt
3-hour tribute to recently deceased Panthers Don Cox and Geronimo ji Jaga. Interviews with family members and former party members including Barbara Easley-Cox, Kathleen Cleaver, Charlotte O'Neal, Emory Douglas.
Honoring the Lives of Don Cox & Geronimo ji Jaga - 3 Honoring the Lives of Don Cox & Geronimo ji Jaga - 3
Date: 7/11/2011Call Number: CD 743Format: CDProducers: Gregg Bridges, Walter Turner, Michael Yoshida, Claude MarksProgram: Africa TodayCollection: Geronimo Pratt
3-hour tribute to recently deceased Panthers Don Cox and Geronimo ji Jaga. Interviews with family members and former party members including Barbara Easley-Cox, Kathleen Cleaver, Charlotte O'Neal, Emory Douglas.
Honoring the Life of Geronimo ji Jaga Honoring the Life of Geronimo ji Jaga
Date: 7/11/2011Call Number: CD 744Format: CDProducers: Gregg Bridges, Walter Turner, Michael Yoshida, Claude MarksProgram: Africa TodayCollection: Geronimo Pratt
Inserts for tribute. Geronimo: growing up, Resistance, Origins of the Black Liberation Movement, Prison-Cointelpro, Vietnam & Detroit, "in t to win", why i'm a target, "keep on pushin" Interviews about Geronimo with former Panther Harold Taylor, sister Virginia Pratt, and daughter Shona Pratt.
Geronimo release coverage - 1 Geronimo release coverage - 1
Date: 6/10/1997Call Number: V 587Format: DV CamCollection: Geronimo Pratt
Coverage of Geronimo ji Jaga's release in 1997.
Geronimo release coverage - 2 Geronimo release coverage - 2
Date: 6/10/1997Call Number: V 588Format: DV CamCollection: Geronimo Pratt
Coverage of Geronimo ji Jaga's release in 1997.
Geronimo Pratt closing arguments - 1 Geronimo Pratt closing arguments - 1
Date: 3/13/1997Call Number: V 589Format: DV CamCollection: Geronimo Pratt
Courtroom Coverage of closing arguments in Geronimo ji Jaga's dismissal motion by Stuart Hanlon and John Cochran.
Geronimo Pratt closing arguments - 2 Geronimo Pratt closing arguments - 2
Date: 3/13/1997Call Number: V 590Format: DV CamCollection: Geronimo Pratt
Courtroom Coverage of closing arguments in Geronimo ji Jaga's dismissal motion by Stuart Hanlon and John Cochran.
Geronimo Pratt closing arguments - 3 Geronimo Pratt closing arguments - 3
Date: 3/13/1997Call Number: V 591Format: DV CamCollection: Geronimo Pratt
Courtroom Coverage of closing arguments in Geronimo ji Jaga's dismissal motion by Stuart Hanlon and John Cochran.