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    • 17-18 APRIL 2011

    39 Hour Vigil for the Angola 3

    Join us at the RAE Building, 1212 St Bernard Avenue, for a 39 hour vigil to commemorate the 39th anniversary of the Angola 3 being held in solitary confinement. Our program includes a many exciting events, including movies, artworks, panel discussions, workshops, a candle light vigil, book signings by Robert King, the only free member of the Angola 3, musical performances and more.

    The vigil begins at 7:30am April 17th, the time of death of Brent Miller, the freeman that Herman and Albert were accused of killing, and lasts until 10:30pm the following day.

    In solidarity with Herman and Albert who remain in lockdown we invite 39 people to spend an hour each in a 6x9 foot cell. Community members, students, lawyers, musicians and local celebrities have all committed an hour each. Call Parnell Herbert to book your hour 832-494-4027 or email parnell@angola3action.org


    Event Schedule

    Sunday April 17th

    7:30am
    Event opens:
    Parnell Herbert, Community Organizer and writer of Angola 3: The Play, enters the replica cell.


    10:30am
    Letters to Angola     (15 minutes)
    A documentary story of an unlikely friendship between a young British girl and a southern American Black Panther, who has been incarcerated in solitary confinement in Angola Prison Louisiana, for 37 years.
    Directed by Lauren Muchan


    12:00 Noon
    DVD screening of Angola 3: The Play


    2:00pm
    Former Inmate Conversations


    2:30pm
    Press Conference


    3:00pm
    Booksigning
    Robert King hosts a booksigning of his autobiography From the Bottom of the Heap


    3:45pm
    The Farm: Angola USA     (88 mins, 1998)
    Documentary depicting day to day life in Angola Prison mostly from an inmate's perspective. Interviews are with several inmates including one with a life sentence who is about to die.
    By Jonathan Stack and Liz Garbus


    5:15pm
    Panel Discussion:
    Legal experts discuss the Criminal Injustice System


    6:15pm
    Former Inmate Conversations
    Dan Bright & Joe Lewis


    7:00pm
    Candlelight Vigil


    8:00pm
    Panel Discussion: Art as a Revolutionary Tool
    Parnell Herbert presents excerpts from Angola 3: The Play; Jackie Sumell presents "The House That Herman Built," an ongoing art collaboration between her and Herman Wallace; and Billy X, historian and archivist presents artwork and communication material from the Panther party.


    9:30pm
    Music
    Performances by rappers Truth Universal, Troy Sawyer, and Damion Neville and guests presented by Dionne 'Diva' Character


    10:30pm
    Indian Practice
    led by Big Chief Kevin, The Flaming Arrow




    Monday April 18th

    7:30am
    Doors Open


    8:00am
    Angola Prison Marketplace


    9:00am
    Yoga and Meditation
    Jackie Sumell leads a Yoga class to bring awareness, hearts and practice to the unimaginable conditions that the Angola 3 have been forced to endure. Followed by a meditation lead by special guest.


    9:30am
    Meditation


    10:30
    Former Inmate Conversation


    2:00pm
    Panel Discussion: Economics, Education, Our Rights
    Louisiana organizations that address issues of social justice join forces to strategize.


    4:00pm
    Booksigning
    Robert King hosts a booksigning of his autobiography From the Bottom of the Heap


    5:00pm
    Panel Discussion
    Attorneys Tracie Washington, Oliver Thomas, & Nick Trenticosta discuss current issues in the judicial system.


    6:30pm
    In the Land of the Free
    Documentary about the Angola 3 made by British film-maker Vadim Jean.


    8:00pm
    Panel Discussion:
    Robert King, Mwalimu Johnson and guest discuss the case of the Angola 3.


    9:30pm
    Music
    Performances by the Mario Abney Quintet featuring Dottie, Diva, & Michael Ward.


    10:30pm
    Brief closing ceremony





    17 FEBRUARY Update:


    Albert Woodfox print by Emory Douglas

    Justuce Delayed is Justice Denied
    On February 17th, 2011 Judge Brady ruled in Ablert Woodfox's favor, granting him an evidentiary hearing on the issue of discrimination in the selection of the Grand Jury foreperson. The presumption that discrimination occurred is now technically in Albert's favor and this hearing will be the State's chance to rebut it. The hearing is tentatively scheduled for September 12th, 2011. Support Albert by attending the hearing and let the courts know that we are watching and we stand for justice.

    Please note Albert's mailing address since being moved from Angola to Wade Prison in north-east Louisiana in November 2010:

    • Albert Woodfox
      #72148
      David Wade Correctional Center
      N1 A3
      670 Bell Hill Rd.
      Homer, LA 71040