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Black August uplifted as alternative Black History Month

Summary by Ground News

Black August was created in 1979 to commemorate the death of George Jackson. Jackson, a member of the Black Panther Party, was killed during an uprising in 1971. Black August is a monthlong awareness campaign and celebration dedicated to Black freedom fighters. Activists in the global Black Lives Matter movement draw inspiration from Jackson and his contemporaries.

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Black August uplifted as alternative Black History Month

To many, February is the month dedicated to celebrating Black Americans’ contributions to a country where they were once enslaved. But Black History Month has an alternative: It's called Black

2 years ago·United States

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USA Today

Black August: A time of reflection and revolution

As a direct relative of two prominent members of the Black Panther Party, revolutionary thought and family history have always been intertwined for Jonathan Peter Jackson, particularly in August. (Aug. 25)

2 years ago·United States

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KRDO

Black August uplifted as alternative Black History Month

By ALMAZ ABEDJE Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — For Jonathan Peter Jackson, a direct relative of two prominent members of the Black Panther Party, revolutionary thought and family history have always been intertwined, particularly in August.That’s the month in 1971 when his uncle, the famed Panther George Jackson, was killed during an uprising at San Quentin State Prison in California. A revolutionary whose words resonated inside and out of th…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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HuffPost

Black August Uplifted As Alternative Black History Month

First celebrated in 1979, Black August celebrates Black freedom fighters, revolutionaries, radicals and political prisoners, both living and deceased.

2 years ago·United States

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Star Tribune

Black August uplifted as alternative Black History Month

For Jonathan Peter Jackson, a direct relative of two prominent members of the Black Panther Party, revolutionary thought and family history have always been intertwined, particularly in August.

2 years ago·Minneapolis, United States

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Washington Top News

Black August uplifted as alternative Black History Month

WASHINGTON (AP) — For Jonathan Peter Jackson, a direct relative of two prominent members of the Black Panther Party, revolutionary thought and family history have always been intertwined, particularly in August.That’s the month in 1971 when his uncle, the famed Panther George Jackson, was killed during an uprising at San Quentin State Prison in California. A revolutionary whose words resonated inside and out of the prison walls, he was a publish…

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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