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The Guard That Broke My Fall
Greetings. One morning, a doctor came to my cell, checked me out, and said I had COVID. And this was the beginning of COVID wrecking havoc in East Block. I was to be escorted downstairs.… Full Transcript
In Honor of Women’s History Month
I am Izell Robinson, Minnesota inmate number 210006. I am today- due to the persistent COVID quarantine lockdowns at my facility, I have been limited in my access to share commentaries. Therefore, last month I… Full Transcript
An Introduction to Damaine Griffin
It’s Damaine Griffin. I’m an inmate calling from McComb Correctional Facility. And I like to share my thoughts about trying to generate more support for the juvenile lifer, the second chance campaign that’s going on… Full Transcript
A Message to KALW, Solano
Grievance Act of 2020
“The eradication of the State Institutional Grievance Process Act of 2020.” The primary purpose of this act is to eradicate and replace the state department of correction’s grievance process with a float 17-member grievance commission… Full Transcript
My Story
Covering Up The Mold at WHV
Okay, how you doing? My name is Krystal Clark. My inmate number is 435064, and I’m in WHV. It’s a lot going on right now. This prison is – we getting harassed, retaliate from calling… Full Transcript
Anti-Corruption Trust Act
“The Anti-Corruption Unjust Enrichment Institutional Consumer Protection Act of 2020.” The primary purpose of this act is to chill unjust enrichment enjoyed by the state department and state departmental entities, distributed phone time, and the… Full Transcript
Askia Muhammad: Black Journalist
Askia Muhammad: Black Journalist He was known as Askia Muhammad, and in his 76 years of life, he was principally known, and indeed renowned, as a Black journalist. But he was also a poet, a… Full Transcript
COVID at Rush City Minnesota
I am Izell Robinson, Minnesota inmate #210006. Sadly, in the Minnesota correctional facility, Rush City, where I’m confined, we have been subjected to a rise of COVID-positive cases. This has come as a surprise to… Full Transcript
Fighting for My Innocence
How everybody doing? My name is Andraus McCloud. That’s Andraus, A-n-d-r-a-u-s McCloud, M-c-C-l-o-u-d. My prison number is 302822. And I just want to know for all the listeners that’s out there. You know, every year,… Full Transcript
The Truth About The Death Penalty
I am William A. Noguera, and this piece is entitled “The Truth About The Death Penalty.” I’m calling from Death Row at San Quentin Prison. Mention the death penalty, and people usually take sides: those… Full Transcript
An Introduction
Hello world. My name is Torrey Braxton. My inmate number is 313197. I’m currently incarcerated in the Michigan Department of Corrections. I’ve been in prison since May 24th, 2000, most of which has been in… Full Transcript
Thank You
Hello. My name is Robert Hinds, and my number is 410196. I’m currently incarcerated at the Michigan Department of Corrections in Chippewa Correctional Facility. If you are someone that’s fighting for or supporting a loved… Full Transcript
Suicide Or Murder?
This is Joadanus Olivas, currently housed in New Folsom State Prison. The title is “Suicide or Murder?” The voices of older prisoners resonate in my brain. One in particular is the voice of Old G… Full Transcript
Extended Segregation
Extended Seg My name is Melaney Byrd. My number is 236846. I went to the officers and told them I had a sore throat. They automatically told me they called healthcare, they automatically told me… Full Transcript
Nothing Is Being Done
Hi, my name is Krystal Clark. My inmate number is 435064. I’m in WHV Huron Women’s Valley Prison. It’s – I don’t even, I don’t even know where to start, it’s so much going on… Full Transcript
Spoon Jackson: Poet Laureate Nominee
Spoon Jackson from Rabbits or Realness publication that will be online pretty soon. And I want to give everybody a heads up: it’s going to be ran by a person named Sarah Marie Bartorial and… Full Transcript
Valentines Day Rap
Minnesota inmate number 210006, Izell Robinson. Just wanted to do a quick little rap that I made kinda in honor of Valentine’s Day. So I hope you enjoy it. The last of anything we always… Full Transcript
When I first met him, he and Doug (Young) were thinking about representing me in my appeal. I am so glad they believed they could help me. Me, personally, I had hoped they were the… Full Transcript