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Over 39 years ago in Louisiana, 3 young black men were silenced for trying to expose continued segregation, systematic corruption, and horrific abuse in the biggest prison in the US, an 18,000-acre former slave plantation called Angola. In 1972 and 1973 prison officials charged Herman Wallace, Albert Woodfox, and Robert King with murders they did not commit and threw them into 6x9 ft. cells in solitary confinement, for over 36 years. Robert was freed in 2001, but Herman and Albert remain behind bars.
Thursday, July 28, 2011 Showdown at Angola: God's Warden vs. Veteran Muckraker
Mother Jones writer James Ridgeway has written a new article about his recent visit to Angola Prison and his many failed attempts to interview Warden Burl Cain.
Thursday, February 3, 2011 Richard Brown: The SF8, the FBI, and Grand Jury Repression (video)
In this video, Richard Brown, of the San Francisco Eight, speaks at a protest outside the US Federal Court Building in San Francisco on January 25, 2011. Brown urges the public to support the 23 anti-war activists that were subpoenaed to testify before a Grand Jury that day. All activists refused to testify and can now be criminally charged for not testifying.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Albert Woodfox of the Angola 3 Responds to Court Ruling (2 comments)
On Monday, June 21, the US Fifth Circuit Court ruled to overturn a July 2008 decision that ordered that Albert Woodfox's conviction and life sentence be "reversed and vacated." Albert Woodfox's response to this ruling has just been released, and is featured in full below.
Thursday, June 10, 2010 New Movie About the Angola 3 to Premiere in NYC at Human Rights Watch Film Festival
Robert King, the member of the Angola 3 who was released in 2001 after his conviction was overturned, and film maker Vadim Jean will be appearing at the film showings. So, if you live near New York City, be sure to check this out!
Monday, December 28, 2009 Join us in helping to send Sister Althea on her journey home
The Angola 3 Coalition suffered a tragic loss this Christmas. Althea Francois, one of Angola 3's earliest supporters and a life-long activist for peace and social justice, crossed over to the ancestors on December 25th at the far too early age of 60. Sadly, Althea had no insurance and no savings, thus leaving her daughters not only with the grief of losing her, but with the challenge of raising funds for her funeral. If you can help with a donation to the family, please send what you can to defray the funeral costs.
Friday, November 27, 2009 Video Interview With Kiilu Nyasha: America's Supermax Prisons Do Torture (2 comments)
This new video interview conducted in November, 2009 in San Francisco, is based on a recent article by Nyasha, entitled “America's Supermax Prisons Do Torture.” This full article is featured below.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Angola 3 Newsletter: Death By One Thousand Cuts (1 comments)
Below is the newsletter released today by the International Coalition to Free the Angola 3. The newsletter features four new releases from "Angola 3 News," as well as sections on both Mumia Abu-Jamal and Lynne Stewart.
Monday, November 9, 2009 Video Interview With Emory Douglas: The Black Panther Party and Revolutionary Art
Emory Douglas first served as the art director for the Black Panther Party's newspaper, and later served as Minister of Culture until 1980. Throughout these years, Douglas' iconic artwork was published in the BPP newspaper and beyond.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 A3 Fall Newsletter: Giving Thanks Early (1 comments)
Below is the November 4 newsletter published by the International Coalition to Free the Angola 3.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Video Interview with Emory Douglas: The Angola 3, the Prison-Industrial Complex, and Abolishing Solitary Confinement
Emory Douglas first served as the art director for the Black Panther Party's newspaper, and later served as Minister of Culture until 1980. Throughout these years, Douglas' iconic artwork was published in the BPP newspaper and beyond. His artwork is featured in the new book entitled “Black Panther: The Revolutionary Art of Emory Douglas.”
Sunday, October 18, 2009 PHOTOS: Herman Wallace Birthday Event in New Orleans
Herman Wallace is one of the Angola 3, who are 3 young black men were silenced 37 years ago for trying to expose continued segregation, systematic corruption, and horrific abuse in the biggest prison in the US, an 18,000-acre former slave plantation called Angola. In 1972 and 1973 prison officials charged Herman Wallace, Albert Woodfox, and Robert King with murders they did not commit and threw them into 6x9 ft. cells in solitary confinement, for over 36 years. Robert was freed in 2001, but Herman and Albert remain behind bars.
Friday, October 16, 2009 The Assassination of George Jackson -- an interview with Colonel Nyati Bolt (1 comments)
This new interview features Colonel Nyati Bolt, who was an inmate at California's San Quentin Prison at the same time as George Jackson (Sept. 23, 1941 - Aug. 21, 1971), the legendary Black Panther Party Field Marshal, and author of two books written behind bars: Soledad Brother and Blood In My Eye. The story of George Jackson and his legacy today will be the focus of many of our upcoming videos.
Friday, September 25, 2009 VIDEO INTERVIEW: Dan Berger on Political Prisoners in the United States
This new interview with author/activist Dan Berger was conducted in the Winter of 2009. The interview is mostly based on Berger's essay "The Real Dragons: A Brief History of Political Militancy and Incarceration: 1960s to 2000s," which is featured in the book "Let Freedom Ring: A Collection of Documents from the Movements to Free U.S. Political Prisoners" (PM Press, 2008).
Saturday, September 12, 2009 KBOO Radio interviews Robert Hillary King of the Angola 3
Robert Hillary King author and the only member of The Angola 3 to be freed from jail joins host Linda Olson-Osterlund to give an update on the cases of the A3 and to talk about prisons as modern slavery. Herman Wallace and Albert Woodfox have spent 37 years in solitary confinement. Black Panther activists, convicted of a crime they did not commit they each have impending court cases that could free them. They along with Robert King also have a Federal Civil Rights lawsuit that could come down with a decision any day. Learn about these cases and more.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 Interview with Parnell Herbert - new play about the Angola 3
On Monday night, Blog Talk Radio's "Lets Be Frank" show featured an interview with Parnell Herbert, who has written the new play titled "Angola 3," premiering at Loyola University in Louisiana on September 18.
Friday, August 28, 2009 The Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
The Angola 3 and their supporters commemorate the anniversary of Katrina by remembering all those who died such needless deaths and acknowledging the suffering that continues to this day due to governmental neglect and deep-seated racism.
Monday, August 24, 2009 The Launching of Angola 3 News
37 years ago in Louisiana, 3 young black men were silenced for trying to expose continued segregation, systematic corruption, and horrific abuse in the biggest prison in the US, an 18,000-acre former slave plantation called Angola. In 1972 and 1973 prison officials charged Herman Wallace, Albert Woodfox, and Robert King with murders they did not commit and threw them into 6x9 ft. cells in solitary confinement, for over 36 years. Robert was freed in 2001, but Herman and Albert remain behind bars.
