geronimo ji jaga, 1947-2011

geronimo ji jaga (September 13, 1947 – June 2, 2011), also known as Geronimo ji-Jaga Pratt (born: Elmer Pratt) was a high ranking member of the Black Panther Party.

The FBI targeted him in a COINTELPRO operation, which aimed to “neutralize Pratt as an effective BPP functionary.” Pratt was falsely accused, tried and convicted of the kidnap and murder of Caroline Olsen in 1972, and spent 27 years in prison, eight of which were in solitary confinement. Pratt was freed in 1997 when his conviction was vacated. He was working as a human rights activist up until the time of his death. Pratt was also the godfather of the late Tupac Shakur. He died of a heart attack in his adopted country, Tanzania, on June 2, 2011.

Take the opportunity to remember Geronimo, and more importantly, to spread his message and example. freedomarchives.org/Geronimo.html