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Policing isn't the only root cause of Black rebellion
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This week marks the start of Black August. The annual commemoration originated in California's prisons in the 1970s following the deaths of brothers Jonathan and George Jackson and other incarcerated Black men who protested prison conditions. Black August is a time to revisit the rich history of Black resistance. Historically and ironically, August has long been an active month for Black rebellion.More Related News