That gave Black August a bit of publicity. It's also the month in which Marcus Garvey; he was born in August, but more importantly, he created the Universal Negro Improvement Association also in the month of August. There's been a situation in which these Black political prisoners' names have become much more popular. Also, Gabriel Prosser, his conspiracy of 1800 in the area of Richmond, Virginia, that also begins in August, as does Nat Turner's 1831 rebellion, and a rebellion in New York in 1843.

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If we think really big picture, the major event that associates August with Black resistance, and that's why we refer to it as Black August Resistance Month would be the Haitian Revolution of 1791. Jackson spent more than a decade at San Quentin State Prison on charges of armed robbery until his death in August 1971. Plus, what election officials in Wisconsin learned from a flawed primary at the height of the pandemic. I'm Brigid Bergen in for Tanzina Vega. August is replete with rebellions, slave revolts, and the formation of organizations that sought to liberate Black people, either US and/or worldwide. Beginning in 1998, there was a concert. Still, the 19th Amendment was a milestone for the decades-long movement for women's suffrage. In the midst of that, he's shot and killed in the prison yard. Jackson then is a marker for the movement. Tanzina: George Jackson was a revolutionary author, field marshal of the Black Panther Party, and also the co-founder of the Black Guerrilla Family, a political group in California prisons at the time. With COVID-19 still widespread in many parts of the country, teachers—and the unions that represent them—are voicing their concerns about school reopening plans. Tanzina: Sundiata Keita Cha-Jua is a professor of African American Studies and History at the University of Illinois. Unless one had a connection to a Black liberation organization that was concerned about political prisoners and prisoners of war, it's likely that one wouldn't have heard about it until we get to the late '90s, early 2000s. As comedy clubs across the country are closing their doors, we're keeping the mic on for comedians finding new ways to make audiences laugh. Politics with Amy Walter: A Look at the SCOTUS Nomination Fight, Protests Erupt Around the Country After Grand Jury Announcement on Breonna Taylor Case 2020-09-24, Court System Backlogs Leave Foster Families in the Lurch 2020-09-23, The Power of Teachers Unions in the U.S. 2020-09-22, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Her Life and Legacy, and the Path Ahead 2020-09-21. The Takeaway leads a daily conversation on air and online with a national audience around the news and issues that matter most. They make a decision to memorialize Jackson and his teachings, and that's the birth of Black August. Black women and other women of color continue to face voter discrimination long after its ratification. The Takeaway checks in on the state of the virus across the country, including in Wisconsin and other hotspots, and what the public can expect in the coming months. All rights reserved.

Tanzina: Sundiata, many Americans have heard of Black History Month, but very few, including myself as I mentioned, had not heard about the tradition of Black August. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday at age 87. In this July 24, 2019, file photo, is the main entryway leading into San Quentin State Prison in San Quentin, Calif. Brigid Bergin: Welcome back to The Takeaway. Tanzina Vega: I'm Tanzina Vega, and you're listening to The Takeaway.

Sundiata: Jackson and other politicized prisoners found themselves constantly at odds with guards, and the guards which supplied members of white supremacist groups with weapons such as knives to attack and kill highly political prisoners. I think that it's because of the emphasis over the last six years since the death of Michael Brown; its emphasis on the injustice of the criminal justice system. and WGBH Sundiata: Either they were born or their most important activities occurred in the month of August. The Takeaway checks in with different comics about how they're workshopping their material in a moment of social distancing. Although virtual hearings were often substituted, family courts are administered at the local level, meaning responses to the pandemic were inconsistent. The Takeaway checks in with different comics about how they're workshopping their material in a moment of social distancing. Black August is similar to Kwanzaa not just in form, but also in the fact that Kwanzaa was a celebration that was only in the Black community for several decades, and then it began to slowly spread into a much broader segment of the Black community and into mainstream America, and we see Black August as beginning to move in that same direction. As part of a series of check-ins with different comedians, The Takeaway speaks with stand-up comic Maria Bamford about workshopping her material in a moment of social distancing.

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The Black Panther Party and Huey P. Newton eulogizes Jackson and the Black Guerrilla Family in the wake of having lost Jackson and his younger brother, Jonathan, a year before he was security for Angela Davis.

Produced by PRX The authoritative record of New York Public Radio’s programming is the audio record. She was the second woman ever appointed to the high court and a fierce proponent of equal rights for women. This week marked the start of Black August, a month-long observance of Black resistance that's been around since the 1970s. It's not just about the death of George Jackson and others at San Quentin, but it's also a month where many Black revolutionaries were born. Earlier this month, President Trump signed the Great American Outdoors Act, which many have called one of the most significant pieces of conservation legislation in decades. Tanzina Vega: I'm Tanzina Vega, and you're listening to The Takeaway. Since then, he’s been staying with his parents on Long Island. Sundiata Keita Cha-Jua: It's a time of reaffirmation and rededication to the movement for Black liberation with a special emphasis on political prisoners and prisoners of war. This year, following weeks of nationwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism, Black August is finding renewed popularity. My name is Sundiata Keita Cha-Jua. and WNYC Studios, Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window), Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window). Popular with conservatives, Amy Coney Barrett was the leading contender to fill Justice Ginsburg’s seat.

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This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. This emphasis on police use of excessive and deadly force has also raised a question around Black political prisoners. Tanzina: Sundiata, the month of August is also full of other major moments in the history of Black resistance. You're listening to The Takeaway. At The Takeaway, Jackie will be assessing top news stories, making changes… Meg Dalton associate producer Meg is an associate producer on The… Polly Irungu producer Multimedia journalist, digital editor, and photographer Polly Irungu is the founder of . A fresh alternative in daily news featuring critical conversations, live reports from the field, and listener participation. Comedian Dan Ahdoot was about to get his big break on the Netflix sitcom ‘The Crew’ when filming was halted in March. Joking about living with anxiety has been central to Aparna Nancherla’s material for years now, making her brand of humor particularly well suited to this current moment. Comedian Tawny Newsome joins The Takeaway to discuss her role on the Netflix's 'Space Force,' and what the pandemic means for her comedy going forward. Two, it comes out of the penal system, specifically in California.

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Thanks for joining us. It is also the month in which W.E.B. Comedian Demi Adejuyigbe has been making viral videos from home for years now, but says the stress of COVID-19 is making it harder to be productive in this current moment. It doesn't really begin to hit the broader population, the people outside of prison, until 1979 or so.