Orisanmi Burton

Orisanmi Burton, author of 'Tip of the Spear: Black Radicalism, Prison Repression, and the Long Attica Revolt', discusses the Long Attica Revolt that explores the criminalized tradition of Black radicalism in New York prisons during the 1970s. The podcast delves into prison pacification tactics, Black resistance, and the transformative goals of the Attica movement. It also explores the ongoing legacy of the rebellion and highlights the speaker's current projects, including researching MKUltra's impact on people of color and working on a biography of a former Black Panther Party member.

Orisanmi Burton, Author of Tip of the Spear: Black Radicalism, Prison Repression, and the Long Attica Revolt discusses his unique methodology for his book. He explores the relationship between prisons, slavery, war, and the law. Burton reflects on the New York City Jail Rebellions of 1970 and discusses political blackness and different notions of manhood. He examines the impact and influence of the Panther 21 as political actors. The podcast also explores the lesser known November 1970 Auburn Prison Rebellion.