The End of the Nightstick: Confronting Police Brutality in Chicago
Documentary film followed by discussion
Tuesday October 7, 7:10 p.m. Trotter House, 1443 Washtenaw Avenue (corner of S. University)
Systematic police brutality against oppressed nationals in Chicago and grassroots organization against this brutality.
Through the Wire
Documentary film followed by discussion
Wednesday October 8, 7:10 p.m. Koessler Room, Michigan League (corner of N. University and Fletcher)
Psychological and physical torture of three political wimmin in the Lexington Control Unit.
Slavery and Brutality in Michigan Prisons
Presentation by anti-prisons activist followed by discussion
Thursday October 9, 7:10 p.m. Room B108, Modern Languages Building (corner of Washington and Thayer)
Details of the use of forced labor to profit Michigan State Industries (MSI) -- the Michigan Department of Corrections' manufacturing company. MSI production is backed by brutality in the prisons and the overwhelmingly disproportionate imprisonment of Blacks in Michigan.
Palante, Siempre Palante: The Story of the Young Lords Party
Documentary film followed by discussion
Friday October 10, 7:10 p.m. Trotter House, 1443 Washtenaw Avenue (corner of S. University)
History of the Young Lords Party/Puerto Rican Revolutionary Workers Organization which fought for self-determination of the Puerto Rican nation.
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