Commentaries

Mr. Augustus Baxter is a member of the school board of Philadelphia, which has, at this point in time, a majority of students who are Black. That exact percentage is close to 70%. My question… Full Transcript

Imagine a trial where the defense lawyer sleeps during the proceedings. Unfortunately, one doesn’t have to imagine, for a number of people now know about quite a few cases where lawyers have slept in court… Full Transcript

The writ of habeas corpus is the most precious gift that exists in this criminal justice system. The writ of habeas corpus is our individual key to that freedom. And the politicians have so whittled… Full Transcript

I’m Assata Shakur. The first time I heard a tape of one of Mumia’s radio broadcasts, it was the first time I fully understood why the United States government was so intent on putting him… Full Transcript

I am one of those revolutionary poets. Hmm. Wield similes as shields, conceal steel in mixed metaphors. I am so fly. The consummate that will consonant whore, I love the pounds and praise when I… Full Transcript

Recent published reports have lamented the fact that Afro-American youth are remarkably resistant and virtually unresponsive to traditional big-name public relations and big-time sports figures when they utilize the major media to attempt to communicate… Full Transcript