Observation of Black August began in the California prison system in 1979 when prisoners started wearing black armbands and studying Black historical events to honor the fallen in the Marin County incident, the Soledad Brothers, and all who had been unjustly incarcerated or killed in prison. They also began fasting for the entire month between sun up and sundown to recognize the sacrifice of the fallen BGF [Black Guerilla Family] and Black Panther Party members, and showed restraint by abstaining from sex, drinking alcohol, or doing drugs. Loud and boastful behavior was not allowed. Support for the prison’s canteen was also disavowed. Daily exercises were held to sharpen minds, bodies, and spirits in honor of the collective principles of self-sacrifice, inner fortitude and revolutionary discipline needed to advance the New Afrikan struggle for self-determination and freedom. ________________________________________________ Khatari Gaulden, was one of the key intellectual architects of the Black August commemorative tradition and was a prominent leader of the Black Guerilla Family (BGF) after Comrade George was assassinated. He was assassinated by the malicious intent of the government to deny him medical treatment following a mysterious accident on the prison yard. ________________________________________________ Jonathan Jackson tried to demand George’s freedom by holding five people, including a judge and jurors, hostage from a Marin County courtroom with three other Black Panther Party members. ________________________________________________ George Jackson was assassinated by a tower guard inside San Quentin Prison. Some reports allege that he was attempting to escape, while others imply that a mass rebellion had taken place. #pepperspraymedia #blackaugust #georgejackson #blackcommunity #prisons #august #206bpp #khatarigaulden. #jonathanjackson #marincountycourthouseshootout #blacklivesmatter #learnandeducate #blackguerillafamily #sanquentin #blackpantherparty #thesoledadbrothers #assassinated #prisoners
