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Please Note: Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, this event has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 28 at 11:00 AM. Centered around the work of Orisanmi Burton, author of Tip of the Spear, this discussion explores the 1970s Attica Uprising as a pivotal moment in both the history of prison resistance and the broader Black radical tradition. In this conversation, Orisanmi Burton will explore the legacy of the Attica Uprising as part of a broader history of Black resistance to state violence and oppression. Drawing on his book, Burton challenges conventional narratives by highlighting the intellectual and political goals of incarcerated leaders and their contributions to critical thought on justice and liberation. The discussion will examine how these uprisings exposed the brutal realities of the prison system and catalyzed revolutionary consciousness, influencing contemporary movements for racial justice and prison reform. Burton will also discuss how the state's response to these uprisings continues to shape resistance strategies today, offering insights into the ongoing fight against mass incarceration.