Black Panthers

Organize Your Own: The Politics and Poetics of Self-determination Movements

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Book, Tucker, Daniel
Date: 
2016
Abstract: 
This book is part of a multi-city exhibition called Organize Your Own: The Politics and Poetics of Self-Determination Movements. It strives to invite artists and poets to consider what it means to "organize your own" in the context of social and racial justice. It also includes histories of organizing that form the foundation of today's self-determination movements.
Language: 
English
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ISSN/ISBN: 
978194019011252000

In These Times: Fall Books

Rule 53: Capturing Hippies, SPies, Politicians and Murderers in America's Courtroom

Date: 
2008
Volume: 
1st ed.
Abstract: 
A vivid memoir by one of the country's best visual chroniclers of courtroom proceedings, offering glimpses of defendants like the Chicago 7 Radicals, the Black Panthers, John Wayne Gacy, the El Rukns, and various mobsters. A unique perspective on local history since the 1960s.
Language: 
eng
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ISSN/ISBN: 
1-893121-53-4

A Jam Session

Catalog Number: 
z.35
Date: 
2005
Volume: 
1st ed
Abstract: 
From the introduction: "A Jam Session consists of nonfiction pieces and short stories set in Chicago and completed within the last six years. May of the entries involve sports. That reflects my belief that one can learn insights about themselves and others through the heat of competition. I hope that these works will provide some inspiration, perspective, or perhaps a chuckle."
Language: 
eng
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Riots to Revolution: Chicago in 1968

Date: 
2007
Abstract: 
A history of Chicago political upheaval in 1968 during the Democratic National Convention and riots. Includes a timeline and index of important contributors.
Language: 
English
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