Commemorating Political Prisoners During Black August
Earlier this week, prisoners in Georgia and 16 other states went on strike to protest what they call modern day slavery within the prison system.
Back in the 1970s, another prison movement started in the month of August.
It became known as Black August, a time to acknowledge the political struggles of African American prisoners.
They discuss the moments that led to the creation of Black August and other historic events that took place this month.
Two Black August events are scheduled to take place on Saturday: a Black August 5k 'Run For Freedon' race and a National Black Youth Conference