What is Black August?

“Black August is a month that has shaped our liberation struggle unlike any other…a month of Action; repressive action and Revolutionary action. Action that has elevated and transformed our consciousness of ourselves as a self-determining people. Black August is a month of Freedom Fighters…Warriors who told no lies and claimed no easy victories!” — Malcolm X Grassroots Movement

For Black revolutionaries and communities, the month of August commemorates the struggles, sacrifices, and resistance of Black people in the United States. We've compiled a list of readings, videos, and primary sources to help make Black August 2020 one filled with reflection and learning.

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