5th Attica Community Remembrance Day
September 14 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
As we assemble, we will pay homage to the indomitable spirit of the Attica uprising, a watershed moment in the fight for justice, while simultaneously confronting the enduring injustices that afflict communities worldwide. Our gathering is not merely an act of passive remembrance but a defiant stance against the relentless grip of oppressive forces that continue to asphyxiate the marginalized and disenfranchised. The Attica uprising serves as a poignant reminder of the power of collective resistance—a resolute rejection of dehumanization and state-sanctioned violence.
The event will consist of:
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Free Food (Vegan and Gluten-Free options are available and limited)
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Free Performances presented by Layd Maé Entertainment and callie mackenzie
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Ways to get involved with local organizations across the Hudson Valley
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Speeches from Movement leaders
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Free Healing Clinic facilitated by Heal With Yin, a local acupuncture clinic
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Free educational resources created and inspired by currently incarcerated community members
Follow and support the event and Prisoner’s Brain Trust on Instagram at Prisoner’s Brain Trust.
Prisoner’s Brain Trust Mission Statement: The Prisoners’ Brain Trust (“PBT’) embodies people directly impacted by the prison industrial complex’s many harms. Our members are a combination of queer/trans, cis-hetero, Black, Brown Indigenous People of Color, and white anti-racist/anti-authoritarian partners. Each member brings their full carceral and personal experiences into our work to dissect how policies impact and intersect our lives and communities. Prisoners’ Brain Trust addresses toxicity associated with the patriarchal structure; provides gender & sexuality training, political education, and leadership development; hones public speaking/debate skills; and offers moral/emotional support through the community.