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Economy of Ashes (Version A)

Mumia Abu-Jamal

What we’re seeing in the economy is something not seen in this country since the 1930s, the time of the Great Depression. If we think of the companies shedding jobs like trees shedding leaves, they’re… Full Transcript

Shirley Chisholm: Profiles in Excellence

Mumia Abu-Jamal

In celebration of African Heritage Month, for Profiles in Excellence, we honor Shirley Chisholm, 1924- 2005. [She] broke a number of barriers on the battlefield of politics. She was the first Black woman elected to… Full Transcript

Ayuba Suleiman Diallo: Profiles in Excellence

Mumia Abu-Jamal

In celebration of African Heritage Month, for Profiles in Excellence, we honor Ayuba Suleiman Diallo, known later by various names, was remarkable for many reasons. Born to a wealthy merchant family, he was kidnapped and… Full Transcript

36 Hours: Death in a Cell

Mumia Abu-Jamal

The strangulation death of 19 year old Ronnie L. White in a jail cell in Upper Marlboro, Prince George’s County, Maryland, after 36 hours confinement, has confounded Ron Harris, the teenager’s father. A month ago,… Full Transcript

Albizu Campos: Profiles in Excellence

Mumia Abu-Jamal

In celebration of African Heritage month, for Profiles in Excellence, we honor Pedro Albizu Campos, born 1893 died 1965 is a name well known to Puerto Ricans as one of the island’s most uncompromising advocates… Full Transcript

POCC Block Report with Mumia Abu-Jamal (2009)

Mumia Abu-Jamal

J.R.: This is another edition of The Block Report with the Minister of Information J.R. and  West Coast Chairwoman Rashida of the Prisoners of Conscience Committee. Today we’re talking to political prisoner and a prolific… Full Transcript