Very few men imprisoned for economic crimes or even crimes of passion against the oppressor feel that they are really guilty.
George Jackson Quotes
The savage repression of blacks, which can be estimated by reading the obituary columns of the nation's dailies, Fred Hampton, etc., has not failed to register on the black inmates.
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| Birth: | 23rd September, 1941 |
| Death: | 21st August, 1971 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Activist, Author |
About
George Lester Jackson was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an American left-wing activist, Marxist, author, a member of the Black Panther Party, and co-founder of the Black Guerrilla Family while incarcerated. He achieved fame as one of the Soledad Brothers and was later shot to death by guards in San Quentin Prison following an unsuccessful escape attempt which left Jackson and four others, including a judge, dead. He wrote several books include: Soledad Brother and Blood In My Eye.
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