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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
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
Repression of Prisoners
This is Kenjuan Congo Jr. from the belly of the beast. The repression of prisoners is a common practice in these human warehouses. This is seen all across the country. The United States Supreme Court… Full Transcript
More Thoughts on Mental Health
Verlie Word, 133220, Nottoway Correctional Center, Virginia Department of Corrections. After receiving feedback and encouraging words, I was inspired to continue with the subject of mental health. When I use the word mental health, I’m… Full Transcript
D.B.I.
This is Kenjuan Congo, Jr. from the belly of the beast. My inmate number is ND7568. In issue number 46 of the Movement, I published an article about death by incarceration. This started a lot… Full Transcript
On Mental Health
My name is Verlie Word. I’m calling from Virginia Department Correctional, Nottoway Correctional Center. I will be speaking on mental illness. I want to talk about the toll prison takes on our psychological well-being. Incarceration… Full Transcript
Declaration of Hunger Strike
Hello. My name is brother Khalfani Malik Khaldun, and I am calling in from Miami Correctional Facility. I’m considered an Indiana political prisoner. I’ve been here for close to a year now, and I’ve tried… Full Transcript
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
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
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
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
Retaliation For Calling Prison Radio
Okay. My name is Marcia Graham. My prison number is 849136. I’m calling today because another fellow person here, Jackson, gave us all the number or whatever to call and inform you all about what’s… Full Transcript
Update on Mold, COVID, and Sexual Discrimination
Yes, my name is Auroniece Jackson. My number is 863572. First off, I’m going to speak on the situation with COVID, like how they’re handling the COVID situation. There’s no structure whatsoever. They’re housing all… Full Transcript
Overcrowded at Women’s Huron
My name is Quiana Lovett, and my number is 779728. And I’m calling with issues regarding the overcrowding here at Women’s Huron Valley correctional facility. Now, yesterday on C-SPAN, there was a hour worth of… Full Transcript
Fighting For Freedom
Okay. My name is Andraus McCloud,and my number three, 302822. I’m currently incarcerated at Chippewa Correctional Facility. I’m innocent. I’ve been fighting for my freedom for almost 16 years. My story is kind of unique.… 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
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