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Rev Left Radio
The Fight to Free The Pendleton 2!
Aug 29, 2024
Join John "Balagoon" Cole and Christopher "Naeem" Trotter, leaders of the Indiana prison uprising, alongside Lincoln "Lokmar" Love, as they discuss the harrowing story of the Pendleton 2. They delve into the brutal conditions of U.S. prisons and the systemic racism endured by inmates. Hear about their bold actions to rescue Love and expose prison abuses. The discussion also touches on the legacy of George Jackson, the importance of community advocacy, and how listeners can support the Pendleton 2 campaign directly.
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- The Pendleton 2 uprising highlighted the extreme dehumanizing conditions of the Indiana Reformatory, especially affecting Black inmates who faced systemic abuse.
- Cole and Trotter's lengthy sentences following the uprising underscore the racial disparities and injustices prevalent in the American legal system.
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The Pendleton 2: A Fight Against Oppression
The Pendleton 2 refers to John Balagun Cole and Christopher Naim Trotter, two inmates who became political prisoners after a significant rebellion against the mistreatment within the Indiana Reformatory. Their story begins with Lincoln Love, a fellow inmate who faced brutalized treatment by guards, leading to outrage among the inmate population. The guards, who were part of a racist gang called the 'Sons of Light,' violently attacked Love, leading Cole and Trotter to intervene out of self-defense and solidarity. This uprising, marked by an urgent call for better treatment and living conditions, exposed the systemic abuses rampant in the prison system, particularly against Black inmates.
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