Remembering the victims in the 1971 Attica prison riot

Why ‘Attica Day’ Still Matters

For decades, New York prisoners have refused meals on Sept. 13 to mark the end of the 1971 Attica prison uprising. Inside a ritual in decline.

Attica Prison Uprising: Paris Commune of the Black Liberation struggle

Attica rebellion The following excerpted article first appeared online at workers.org on Sept. 14, 2016, to mark the 45th anniversary of this historic uprising of incarcerated workers and revolutionaries. This year is the 54th anniversary of the Attica Prison Rebellion. The writer is the First Secretary of Workers World Party.  . . . Continue reading Attica Prison Uprising: Paris Commune of the Black Liberation struggle at Workers.org

Remembering the victims in the 1971 Attica prison riot

Rachel Niemi spoke with two families whose fathers were killed during the riot and shares what they’re still waiting for all these years later.