Attica Prison uprising

Orisanmi Burton’s "Tip of the Spear" uncovers the obscured and radical demands of the inmates who staged the 1971 prison uprising—a world without prisons.

The resistance inside prisons is an integral part of the struggle against white supremacy and for Black liberation beyond the walls.

How was the famous prisoner uprising and its aftermath depicted in the prison press? The American Prison Newspapers collection on JSTOR has answers.

It’s time to demand law enforcement accountability for the death of unarmed citizens not just on America’s streets but also in our prisons.

If this nation hopes to achieve a justice system that is just, it must remain ever vigilant for any echo from Attica.

The anniversary of two major revolts remind us that tough-on-crime policies have created intense suffering in our prisons.

A wrenching new book recounts the bloodiest prison battle in our history.

What the 1971 uprising and massacre reveal about our prison system and the liberal democratic state.

While we may never know the full truth, we owe it to those harmed and killed to illuminate their stories.

The story of George Jackson and his radical politics that challenged the American Government in an age of political repression.

“I’m amazed at how numb many of us can be about these sites.”

The Nation of Islam is controversial. Its practical purposes for incarcerated people transcend both politics and religion.

In 1971, a wave of Black artists released explosive new work that put its politics front and center.

It has been nearly 50 years since New York’s jails erupted in protest, but the lessons of that era feel more relevant than ever.

How a team of lawyers exposed lies about police violence.