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Reflections on Mental Health in Prison
Abolition Is Possible
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
This is comrade Pitt, um, this commentary titled “Abolition is Possible.” So Juneteenth is upon us: the day that the news finally reached the slaves in the Deep South long as the Union had won… Full Transcript
Significance Of Taking Direct Action
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
Hey, uh, this is comrade Pitt, Peter Kamau Mukuria, calling you from Red Onion State Prison. Um, so this piece right here, this commentary is regarding the, uh, uh, the IWW/IWOC, um, and, uh, it’s… Full Transcript
Daunte Wright
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
So this commentary is on the murder of Daunte Wright. Um, the cycle continues. Um, it’s funny how less than 10 miles from where the trial of Derek Chauvin, the pig who murdered George Floyd,… Full Transcript
Rest In Power: My Kenyan Warrior
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
This commentary is titled “Rest In Power to My Kenyan Warrior, My Grandfather.” So about a week ago, I had this weird dream that something was wrong with someone close to me. At the time,… Full Transcript
Re: Derek Chauvin
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
So this commentary is in regards to the Derek Chauvin murder trial of George Floyd. So my favorite movie is Friday with Ice Cube and Chris Tucker. “Bye Felicia!” That’s the one. I watched this… Full Transcript
Stop Asian Hate
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
Comrade Pitt, I’m Peter Kamal Mukuria, calling in from Red Onion State Prisonin Virginia. Um, this title is called “Stop Asian Hate.” America’s original sin was and is, as self-evident, continues to be racism. But… Full Transcript
Incarceration is Violence
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
Hey, my name is Peter Kamal Mukuria, also known as Comrade Pitt. Um, um, this commentary, um, is called, um, pertaining, um, an aspect of prison, uh, which doesn’t get much consideration. Um, oftentimes many… Full Transcript
Their God
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
So this poem is titled “Their God.” Former president Trump claimed to be a Christian, and former vice president Pence claimed to be a Christian. David Duke, formal leader of KKK, claim to be a… Full Transcript
BPP Free Food Program
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
Hey there, this is, um, Comrade Pitt, Peter Kamau Mukuria, calling in from Red Onion State Prison in the state of Virginia. This piece is called “Serve the People, RIBPP Free Food Program.” So every… Full Transcript
Misinformation, Lies, and Conspiracy Theory
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
Comrade Pitt, Peter Kamau Mukuria, calling in from Red Onion State Prison. This one is titled “Misinformation, Lies, and Conspiracy Theories and Making a Right-Wing Extremist.” I be there. It’ll be wild. Quote, unquote, you’ll… Full Transcript
RIP Rebecca Hensley
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
My name is Peter Mukuria. I’m calling in from Red Onion State Prison here in Virginia. Um, so I’m calling in, um, in regards to my dear friend, um, who I recently learned passed away.… Full Transcript
A Twisted Misconception
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
Boys are tough, um, boys don’t cry. And when it comes down to it, you fight not flight. So I was six and I was taught how to punch. It was the anti-bullying movement back… Full Transcript
Lucky This Time
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
“Lucky This Time.” I was 16 when I started driving and, um, I was 16 the first time I was pulled over. I remember it was about 2:00 AM on a Saturday. I don’t remember… Full Transcript
Police and Correctional Violence
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
Hey, this is comrade Pitt. Got a brief commentary on police violence as well as correctional violence (laughs) within prisons. So, police violence has never been a figment of Black folks’ imagination—it has always been… Full Transcript
Interview with Irena
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
Irena: This is Irena Sean, a friend of Peter Mukuria also known as Pitt. These are some questions I had for him about solitary confinement. So, number one, how did it feel five years into… Full Transcript
A Comrade’s Story
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
Revolutionary greetings, this is comrade Pitt here at Red Onion State Prison. I’m calling in with a commentary based on this story that a comrade of mine shared that I’d like to share. It’s title-… Full Transcript
On Breonna Taylor
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
Revolutionary greetings, this is comrade Pitt-Peter Kamal Mukuria, currently here at Red Onion Resort. I’m calling here pertaining a commentary about the disappointing decision in the grand jury hearing about the Breonna Taylor case. So… Full Transcript
Crippling Patriarchy
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
Hey, this is comrade Pitt Peter Kamal Mukuria 1197165, currently here at Red Onion Resort. The essay is titled “Crippling Patriarchy And Eradicating Antiquated Social Norms.” And I’m gonna start with a quote by Sarah… Full Transcript
This is Peter Kamal Mukuria, currently here at Red Onion Resort in Pound, VA. So my dear friend of mine, Rebecca, has been passed away. Her and I used to share a lot of articles… Full Transcript