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An Abolitionist Life

Mumia Abu-Jamal

What does it mean to call oneself an abolitionist? The word doesn’t mean today what it meant 150 years ago. Then, it meant an end to what some have called ‘America’s Original Sin’–Slavery. Today? Well,… Full Transcript

Excerpt 2 from “The Making and Unmaking of a Criminal”

Ozzie Mannwright

Hello Prison Radio. This is Ozzie Mann Wright again. I’m coming at you from Summit County Jail. I am reading another excerpt from my upcoming book, “The Making and Unmaking of a Criminal.” I hope… Full Transcript

It is Movement Time

Mumia Abu-Jamal

It’s movement time. As the Trump presidency take shape, there is wailing and gnashing of teeth. Disbelief meshes with despair, and some are quite frankly desolate. Dry your tears, blow your noses, and join movements… Full Transcript

Generals and Presidents (Version B)

Mumia Abu-Jamal

The recent Obama-McChrystal tête-à-tête, which resulted in the general submitting his resignation and the President accepting it, is but an historical echo from conflicts between the army and its civilian leaders for generations. When Abe… Full Transcript

Generals and Presidents (Version A)

Mumia Abu-Jamal

The recent Obama-McChrystal tête-à-tête, which resulted in the general submitting his resignation and the President accepting it, is but an historical echo from conflicts between the army and its civilian leaders for generations. When Abe… Full Transcript