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Attica revolt shows interracial solidarity and strong organization
In the Attica prison uprising observers describe a surprisingly cohesive, racially integrated leadership and security system. Black inmates and white allies coordinated mass support, with calm negotiations and organized outposts, while prisoners framed their struggle as political and class-based. The event highlighted unity despite racial tensions and the demand for rights and dignity.
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