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They Sold California A Lie
Richard A. Valdez
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
Things Fall Apart
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Things Fall Apart.” The great African writer Chinua Achebe, I believe, wrote a novel of the ravages of colonialism, which bore the title, Things Fall Apart. He borrowed the title from the famed Irish poet… Full Transcript
When Babies Rebel
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“When Babies Rebel.” They came from across the country. They assembled in almost 100 U.S. cities and in cities around the world. Who are they? Teenagers, high school students mostly. They were the survivors of… Full Transcript
My inmate number is ND7568. I’m gonna call this recording “Politicians Re-running.” This is Kenjuan Congo, Jr. calling from a prison camp behind enemy lines. I had a conversation with Ali about politicians and politics… Full Transcript