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Assata
Kevin “Rashid” Johnson
“Assata,” by Kevin Rashid Johnson. Every little girl should know her name. From the bowels of repression and calamity, she came. Wrung poetic lyrics of love from raw pain. From a system designed to break… Full Transcript
Assata Returns To The Ancestors
Mumia Abu-Jamal
Her name, Assata Shakur, has become an iconic symbol of Black revolutionary resistance to the white nation and American empire. Shot, beaten and threatened with death, Assata lived up to the meaning of her name:… Full Transcript
This is Assata
Kevin “Rashid” Johnson
Every little girl should know her name. From the bowels of repression and calamity, she came. Wrung poetic lyrics of love from raw pain. From a system designed to break, she remained untamed, gave herself… Full Transcript
Support Dr. Shakur
Mumia Abu-Jamal
Support Mutulu Dr. Mutulu Shakur is a legend in the Black liberation movement. As a former member of both the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army, he’s widely known as a defender of… Full Transcript
An Evening of Freedom: Angela Davis
Angela Davis: Good evening, everyone. I don’t think I’m quite as quiet as Alice, but I certainly can’t match Pam’s fire [laughter]. It’s really wonderful to be here, and I thank Jeff for all of… Full Transcript
Affirmation read by Lisa Strawn
Lisa Strawn
Lisa Strawn, CMF Vacaville, I’m reading “Affirmation” by Assata Shakur. I believe in living.I believe in the spectrumof Beta days and Gamma people.I believe in sunshine.In windmills and waterfalls,tricycles and rocking chairs.And I believe that… Full Transcript
Lisa Strawn Comments on Affirmation
Lisa Strawn
Ms. Shakur’s words are very graphic and hits on every emotion. To me, life is affirmation: how we are born and raised, and what our eyes see and our hearts find is amazing. The happiness… Full Transcript
Affirmation read by Sundiata Acoli
Sundiata Acoli
“Affirmation” by Assata Shakur. I believe in living.I believe in the spectrumof Beta days and Gamma people.I believe in sunshine.In windmills and waterfalls,tricycles and rocking chairs.And I believe that seeds grow into sprouts.And sprouts grow… Full Transcript
Sundiata Acoli Comments on Affirmation
Sundiata Acoli
“What ‘Affirmation’ means to me,” by Sundiata Acoli. “Affirmation” is a political artistic masterpiece that continues to inspire and astound me at every turn. I think it ranks among the greatest liberation classics as Claude… Full Transcript
Affirmation read by Kojo Bonami Sababu
Kojo Bomani Sababu
“Affirmation” to Assata Shakur, dedicated to from Grailing Brown, Kojo Bonami Sababu. I believe in living.I believe in the spectrumof Beta days and Gamma people.I believe in sunshine.In windmills and waterfalls,tricycles and rocking chairs.And I… Full Transcript
Affirmation read by Kenneth Hartman
Kenneth Hartman
This is Kenneth E. Hartman calling from the California State Prison, Los Angeles County in Lancaster, California. “Affirmation” by Assata Shakur. I believe in living.I believe in the spectrumof Beta days and Gamma people.I believe… Full Transcript
Affirmation read by Bennu Hannibal Rasan
Bennu Hannibal Ra-Sun
Revolutionary greetings, peace and blessings to everyone. my name is Bennu Hannibal Rasan, formerly known as Melvin Ray. I’m currently incarcerated in the Alabama Department of Corrections, William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility in solitary confinement,… Full Transcript
Affirmation read by Uhuru Rowe
Uhuru Rowe
This is Uhuru Rowe calling from the Virginia prison system. This is the poem “Affirmation” by Assata Shakur. I believe in living.I believe in the spectrumof Beta days and Gamma people.I believe in sunshine.In windmills… Full Transcript
Affirmation read by Edward Pinkney
Edward Pinkney
I believe in living.I believe in the spectrumof Beta days and Gamma people.I believe in sunshine.In windmills and waterfalls,tricycles and rocking chairs.And I believe that seeds grow into sprouts.And sprouts grow into trees.I believe in… Full Transcript
Affirmation read by Jalil Muntaqim
Jalil Muntaqim
“Affirmation” by Assata Shakur. I believe in living.I believe in the spectrumof Beta days and Gamma people.I believe in sunshine.In windmills and waterfalls,tricycles and rocking chairs.And I believe that seeds grow into sprouts.And sprouts grow… Full Transcript
Affirmation read by Mumia Abu Jamal
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Affirmation” by Assata Shakur. I believe in living.I believe in the spectrumof Beta days and Gamma people.I believe in sunshine.In windmills and waterfalls,tricycles and rocking chairs.And I believe that seeds grow into sprouts.And sprouts grow… Full Transcript
Affirmation read by Mumia Abu Jamal
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Affirmation” by Assata Shakur. I believe in living.I believe in the spectrumof Beta days and Gamma people.I believe in sunshine.In windmills and waterfalls,tricycles and rocking chairs.And I believe that seeds grow into sprouts.And sprouts grow… Full Transcript
Affirmation Read By Bryant Arroyo
Bryant Arroyo
“Affirmation.” I believe in living.I believe in the spectrumof Beta days and Gamma people.I believe in sunshine.In windmills and waterfalls,tricycles and rocking chairs.And I believe that seeds grow into sprouts.And sprouts grow into trees.I believe… Full Transcript
Affirmation read by Bryant Arroyo
Bryant Arroyo
“Affirmation.” I believe in living.I believe in the spectrumof Beta days and Gamma people.I believe in sunshine.In windmills and waterfalls,tricycles and rocking chairs.And I believe that seeds grow into sprouts.And sprouts grow into trees.I believe… Full Transcript
My name is Champagne. I was sentenced to 100 years in prison for being, in the words of the government, the embodiment of Antifa. I spoke the truth clearly and refused to be interrupted in… Full Transcript