Big Black stand at Attica : four days in 1971 changed the course of American history
by Smith, Frank, 1933-2004 (Author), Reinmuth, Jared (Author)
Summary
"In the summer of 1971, New York's Attica State Prison is a symbol of everything broken in America -- abused prisoners, rampant racism and a blind eye turned towards the injustices perpetrated against the powerless. But when the guards at Attica overreact to a minor incident, the prisoners decide th... Full description
- Introduction
- The 15 Practical Proposals of rebelling Attica Prisoners
- Plantation to plantation! September 13, 1971
- The uprising
- Manifesto!
- D.M.Z. (Dead Man Zone)
- Massacre at Attica!
- The aftermath
- Who died at Attica, we will not forget
- Bibliography
- We owe a lot of thanks to a lot of incredible people who lived and died for the cause. We honor them here
- About the authors.