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In The Name Of The Father
This is William A. Noguera calling you from San Quentin State Prison, Death Row. This piece is entitled “In The Name of the Father.” “Mr. Noguera,” said my attorney as he approached the witness chair… Full Transcript
Sir Sidney Poitier
“Sir Sidney Poitier.” For nearly a century, Sir Sydney Poitier lived and worked in the United States, an actor who consciously, intentionally sought and refused roles based upon the portrayal of black people. If the… Full Transcript
Love Not Phear at Luxemburg Conference 2022
And every year, prisoners and civilians run and exercise together to talk about how we’re going to abolish the prison system here in America. There is much resistance. There is much resistance from prisoners. Prisoners… Full Transcript
Luxemburg Conference 2022
Mumia speaking at the Luxemburg Conference in Germany Transkript des Beitrags von Mumia Abu-Jamal für die RLK 2022 To the Luxemburg Conference 2022 Meine Freunde,! Wie geht es Ihnen? Willkommen! We meet as many parts… Full Transcript
Shortage of Medical Staff at Huron Valley
My name is Prettyattie Cooper, and I’m calling from Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti, MI, and I’m just calling to share my story. I am one of the inmates that have tested positive… Full Transcript
They Sold California A Lie
My name is Richard Valdez, and I’m calling from San Quentin, CA Death Row. The piece I’m about to read is “They Sold California a Lie.” When Prop 66 was brought to California voters by… Full Transcript
5 Minute Memoir
This is William A. Noguera. I’m from calling from San Quentin State Prison, Death Row. And my piece is entitled “Five Minute Memoir.” I didn’t come to write naturally. It took five decades of life… Full Transcript
Confessions of an Addict
I am Izell Robinson, Minnesota inmate number 210006. Today, I want to present a piece called “Confessions of an Addict.” I’ve evaded pain for far too long. At least I thought I was by distracting… Full Transcript