“The world looks to Vladimir.” To most Americans, the unanticipated win of Donald Trump of the U.S. presidency was the biggest story in the world. That’s because most folks think the U.S. is the center… Full Transcript
“The politics of oppression.” Most presidential elections concentrate on the candidates, their words, their position, and perhaps more importantly, their persona. Of course, we don’t really know these people, but thanks to modern communications, we… Full Transcript
“Okay, now what?” So the wrong guy won after the right guy failed to secure a nomination, and we’re all bummed out about the whole podgy mess of an election we just suffered through. Okay,… Full Transcript
“The magic of black music.” As the deaths of two musicians recently demonstrates, black music is an art form that radiates freedom, and that radiation flows around the world. The death of Sharon Jones, lead… Full Transcript
For Dylann Roof, the next few days and weeks of his young life will prove his most memorable. That’s saying something, considering his slaughter of 9 sweet souls in a Black Charleston church. For, in… Full Transcript
Let us consider some things that need to be said; but have t yet been said. What we are about to see are the stirrings of a white counter-revolution. Let’s not mince words. ‘Make America… Full Transcript
“The magic of black music.” As the deaths of two musicians recently demonstrates, black music is an art form that radiates freedom, and that radiation flows around the world. The death of Sharon Jones, lead… Full Transcript
Lisa Strawn, CMS Vacaville, “Peace, Love, and Joy.” At Christmas time, when everyone talks about peace and joy and the love of family, I’m reminded daily how the struggles people face over addiction, violence, and… Full Transcript
Shout out to mi hermano Mumia Abu-Jamal. My brothers and beautiful sisters and comrades, it is with great pleasure and honor. I would humbly like to share with everyone gathered here today, how Mumu and… Full Transcript
“Black lives don’t matter, and neither does video.” The trial of the killer cop who shot an unarmed black man named Walter Scott is off, hung jury. If the videotaped killing of Walter Scott wasn’t… Full Transcript
“Birth of a rebel.” May 1st, 1989. What brought Ramona Johnson, a shy, introverted but strong-willed woman, to courtroom 253 of Philadelphia’s decaying city hall. A law student at Temple University, she seemed drawn to… Full Transcript
Hello, my name is political prisoner Khalfani Malik Khaldun, and I’m calling from Indiana. This is an inspiration called “Decades of Inspiration” about the life of Mumia Abu-Jamal. In 1987, I was only 17 years… Full Transcript
Former Cuban President Fidel Castro, the iconic revolutionary leader, beloved by many and hated by few, has passed away Friday (11-25-2016) at the ripe old age of 90 in his homeland of Cuba. The news… Full Transcript
My name is Christopher Trotter. I’m 54 years old. I’m serving 142 years for participating in a prison riot in 1985 at the Indiana State Reformatory in which no one was killed. You can go… Full Transcript
Hi, this is Wilbert Sanders, as Jazz the Poet, with a piece I call “Organized Crime.” After reviewing the situation of race relations within and out this complex nation, the disenfranchised hold United States guilty… Full Transcript
“Last of Angola Three Free.” Albert Woodfox, the last of the Angola Three, walked free. Albert Woodfox has the dubious distinction of having spent 43 years in the hole—solitary confinement—in the infamous prison farm and… Full Transcript
Hi, this is Wilbert Sanders, as Jazz the Poet, with a piece I call “Organized Crime.” After reviewing the situation of race relations within and out this complex nation, the disenfranchised hold United States guilty… Full Transcript
[00:00:00.00] Mumia Abu Jamal: I think now more than ever, people want to hear “The Truth” rather than the bullshit (Edited for Radio, Swear Word deleted) and we’re coming hard. The illusions have driven us… Full Transcript
The long-awaited Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PDOC) Juvenile Lifer Program’s “Friends Family Day For Child Lifers” was held in late October at SCI-Rockview for the 31 Child Lifers at that institution. Attended by officials from… Full Transcript
