Albert Woodfox
Activist and former prisoner
Albert Woodfox spent 44 years in solitary confinement in Louisiana and was released in 2016. He later became an activist for prison reform.
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About Albert Woodfox
Albert Woodfox was born in 1947 and grew up in a poor family in New Orleans. He was held in solitary confinement at Louisiana State Penitentiary for 44 years. During that time he taught himself, helped educate others, and joined the Black Panther Party. After his release in 2016, he worked for prison reform and social justice. His book in our catalog is Solitary.