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New York People’s Forum
Bryant Arroyo
Bryant Arroyo, calling from SCI Coal Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Title of piece is, “New York People’s Forum.” Caged in the throes of the Eastern Anthracite region at SCI Coal Township, geographically located in Northumberland… Full Transcript
Of Jailhouse Lawyers
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Of Jailhouse Lawyers.” To be a jailhouse lawyer is to be, above all, a prisoner, and as such, among the most despised of men and women in the nation. “Jailhouse lawyer” was similarly a term… Full Transcript
Frances Goldin: Housing Activist, Radical, and Literary Agent
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Francis Goldin: Housing Activist, Radical, and Literary Agent.” Who knows the name, “Francis Goldin?” The better question may be: “Who doesn’t know her?”. She had spent a long and colorful life on behalf of the… Full Transcript
Decarcerate Us Pt. 3
James Ward
This is James Ward from Toledo Correctional Institution in Ohio. I’m making this speech concerning my project I’m tryna develop called Decarcerate Us, but that I’m really needing help. It’s been a while since I… Full Transcript
Decarcerate Us Pt. 4
James Ward
This is James Ward from Toledo Correctional Institution in Ohio. I’m making this speech concerning my project I’m tryna develop called Decarcerate Us, but that I’m really needing help. It’s been a while since I… Full Transcript
Every Little Bit Counts
Dontie Mitchell
I was recently in the law library getting copies of the federal lawsuit I prepared to challenge, among other thing, doctor’s decision denying my request for approval to form a prison chapter of my UFD… Full Transcript
To Free or Not To Free
Kerry “Shakaboona” Marshall
“To Free or Not to Free: Alveda King: 90, Black celebrities: 0” by Kerry “Shakaboona” Marshall. When Reverend Alveda King, the Atlanta pastor and niece of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. met with… Full Transcript
For Freedom: Kim Kardashian West Strikes Again
Kerry “Shakaboona” Marshall
“For Freedom: Kim Kardashian West Strikes Again” by Kerry “Shakaboona” Marshall. Reality TV star Kim Kardashians West is surprising everyone by championing the cause of freedom for incarcerated Black women and men serving mandatory death… Full Transcript
Strike Supporter Occupation
Kevin “Rashid” Johnson
This is Kevin Rashid Johnson. Strikes supporters set up occupied camp outside Florida prisons. Allies, comrades, and supporters of striking prisoners across the U.S. have set up an occupied camp outside of prison work camp… Full Transcript
Prison and Slavery
Kevin “Rashid” Johnson
This is Kevin Rashid Johnson. It’s been some years since I’ve been able to communicate through Prison Radio on account of a series of transfers between various states’ prison systems. From Virginia to Oregon, to… Full Transcript
Facebook Censors Shakaboona
Kerry “Shakaboona” Marshall
“Facebook Censors Shakaboona,” by Kerry Shakaboona Marshall. They’ve done it. Facebook censors have officially removed political commentator and human rights activist prisoner Shakaboona from the largest social media platform in the world. This act comes… Full Transcript
Thank You Sisters!
Kneeling for Justice
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Kneeling for Justice: Kaepernick’s Demonstration.” For former San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick, his knee struck a nerve across America. Kaepernick, a talented quarterback, decided months ago to take a knee during the national anthem to… Full Transcript
Youth In The Streets
Mumia Abu-Jamal
On a MOVE. Before you begin, let me ask the question: have you ever looked at children at play? First, you observe their total concentration with an intensity that is all-consuming. Second, you notice their… Full Transcript
The Greatest American Hypocrisy
Khalfani Malik Khaldun
Good morning. My name is brother Khalfani Malik Khaldun. I am calling from in Indiana Department of Corrections, Wabash Valley Corrrectional Facility, and this is the greatest American hypocrisy, all power to the people. Since… 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
My inmate number is ND7568. The title of this piece is “Social service versus social change.” This is Kenjuan, Congo Jr. calling from a prison camp behind enemy lines. You know, I had a conversation… Full Transcript