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Hospital Visit
I went to the hospital. I was swollen all over the place. Both of my ears and stuff is affected. I’m trying to tell the hospital like what is going on about this black mold… Full Transcript
Support Khalfani
Hi, this is Jamil Pirant calling out of the Indiana Department of Corrections. And the title of this is called, “Support Khalfani.” It was like, probably like 2015 and I heard this big voice, he… Full Transcript
My Material
Hi, my name is Robert Neibler and the name of my piece is, “My Material.” It beats. I breathe. I rise. As I search this world for meaning and my shining light still I rewind… Full Transcript
New York People’s Forum
Bryant Arroyo, calling from SCI Coal Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Title of piece is, “New York People’s Forum.” Caged in the throes of the Eastern Anthracite region at SCI Coal Township, geographically located in Northumberland… Full Transcript
Another Life, Another Loss
“Another Life, Another Loss.” They came to America to escape from inter-ethnic wars in the DRC, the Democratic Republic of Congo, in Central Africa. Like many refugees of war, they thought that America was the… Full Transcript
20,000 Days
Alright, my name is Steven Nicholson here at Cotton Correctional Facility in Jackson, MI. The name of this poem is “20,000 Days.” Sometimes I feel like a miserable, minuscule, pitiful, little fool. 20,000 days on… Full Transcript
This Is Sad
Hi, my name is Krystal Clark from in WHV, the valley of death. We need all our recorders, we need to get out to get somebody to get out- This is sadness. They blocked some… Full Transcript
Sitting In A Cell..
My name is Robert Neibler, 399870. Baraga Correctional Facility, 13924 Wadaga Road, Baraga, MI 49908. Sitting in a cell block somewhere in Northern Michigan is a man screaming, “They took my child” at a volume… Full Transcript
Population Control
Hey, I’m Steven, with a V, Nicholson. I’m at cotton Correctional Facility in Jackson. The name of my piece is “Population Control.” Just a quick intro, I am standing outside,in the rain in the cold,… Full Transcript
Parole Board
My name is Jamil Pirant. I’m calling from Indiana DOC. This is called “Parole Board.” Maybe two weeks ago, I was at work, and I heard the CO come on the floor and say, “Who… Full Transcript
Shaka Nantambu
To support Shaka: bit.ly/shakacorrespondent My inmate number is NB7568, and I’m calling from SCI Chester. The title of this piece is called “Shaka Natambu.” This is Kenjuan Congo Jr. from the belly of the beast.… Full Transcript
Interview with Aunt Rose pt. 2
Back from Segregation
This is Charley Hughes, also known as Bilal Abdul Salaam-Bey. I am at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility, and this piece is just an introduction of me no longer being in segregation. It was pretty much-… Full Transcript
An Introduction
This is Kenneth Lee Zammaron. I’m currently incarcerated at Wabash Valley located in Indiana at Carlisle. I’ve been incarcerated since I was 16 and been here now for 15 years. And when I first came… Full Transcript
In The Moment
My name is Joseph Kwaha, and I’m calling out of SCI Chester. As my buttocks are planted firmly upon this top bunk, my legs are dangling off the side of it. My feet are circling… Full Transcript
On Somali Martin
So, you know, the young man who they just recently arrested- his name was Somali Martin. And, you know, I knew Somali very well, and he- I don’t think he been out of prison for… Full Transcript
Thank You For Writing Us
Hi, my name is Krystal Clark. My inmate number is 435064. I’m in WHV, the valley of death. This prison is the valley of death. We keep on getting harassed, retaliate, by calling the radio… Full Transcript
The Road
I am Izell Robinson, Minnesota inmate number 210006. Now artistic expression and writing has become a therapy, allowing me an outlet to analyze, explore, and motivate change in my online life today. I want to… Full Transcript
CALL FOR THE COMPASSIONATE RELEASE OF SHAWN “FLIP” JOYNER WHO SUFFERS FROM TERMINAL BRAIN CANCER
By Kevin Rashid JohnsonShawn “Flip” Joyner is a VA prisoner suffering with terminal brain cancer. On August 23,2021, after being rushed to the ER from Nottoway Correctional Center where he was diagnosed with grade 4… Full Transcript
Hey, the title of this piece is called FAMM. F-A-M-M. This is Kenjuan Congo, Jr. Inmate number ND7568. Calling from the belly of the beast. Mandatory minimum sentences are a major topic as it relates… Full Transcript