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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
For Tribunal for Popular Justice
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“For Tribunal for Popular Justice.” A year ago, the nation and much of the world saw an explosion of popular support for laws against police terrorism against the people sparked by the film of the… Full Transcript
Russell “Maroon” Shoatz Free
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Maroon Free.” Black nationalist revolutionary leader Russell “Maroon” Shoatz. After 49 years in prison and now suffering from stage four cancer, Russell “Maroon” Shoatz is now resting with his family, trying to salvage his ebbing… Full Transcript
Mumia Health and Legal Update 8/30/21
Mumia Abu-Jamal
My family, my friends, brothers, sisters, comrades, I’ve heard that a lot of people worried about my health. I really want to reassure people that I am so much better than I have been in… Full Transcript
Panther Solidarity Movement
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
This is Comrade Pitt, the Minister of Labor for the Revolutionary Intercommunal Black Panther Party, so this is an essay by a fellow comrade Kevin Rashid Johnson titled “Join the PSM, the Panther Solidarity Movement.”… Full Transcript
Black August
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
This is Comrade Pitt, Peter Kamau Mukuria, over in Red Onion State Prison in the state of Virginia. This commentary is titled “Black August,” commemorating the life and work of George Jackson—long live the dragon.… Full Transcript
Bill Cosby & Double Edge Sword
Sergio Hyland
Sup everybody, it’s Uptown Serg, and this is my commentary on Bill Cosby and the double-edged sword. Bill Cosby was released from prison on Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 after his conviction on sexual misconduct allegations… Full Transcript
Free Russell Maroon Shoatz
Sergio Hyland
Hey, what’s up, everybody. This Uptwown Serg, and this is the implacable Maroon. Russell Maroon Shoatz is holding on after nearly 50 years in prison. He continues to struggle for the freedom that he deserves.… Full Transcript
City of Bones
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“City of bones.” Can these bones live? From the book of the prophet Ezekiel 37:3. For several weeks, the city of Philadelphia has been immersed of the remnants of the MOVE bombing, May 13th, 1985.… Full Transcript
Sister Marpessa, A Griot Passes
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Sister Marpessa, A Griot Passes.” In African traditional societies, the griot was one who held in memory the history of the tribe, its kings, its wars, its great events that mark it as a community,… Full Transcript
John Conyers: Congressman
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“John Conyers: Congressman.” John Conyers spent a lifetime as a member of Congress. And despite his fall from grace, his time in office was deeply historic. He was one of the founders of the Congressional… Full Transcript
When Trans Women Die
Mumia Abu-Jamal
In recent weeks, we have seen naked violence unleashed against trans women, directed against them by the state in the form of police beating and by rightist forces in this emerging fascist movement in America.… Full Transcript
Delbert is Back!
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Delbert is Back!” MOVE Member Delbert Africa is back in a state prison at Dallas in Pennsylvania. Delbert, 68, was taken to a central Pennsylvania hospital where he received treatment for swelling of the lower… Full Transcript
Toni Morrison, Master Writer — 1931-2019
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Toni Morrison, Master Writer, 1931-2019.” Her name, Toni Morrison, evokes something close to veneration for readers. Her book most rooted in the savagery of the U.S. South during slavery days gave names, faces, and voices… Full Transcript
In Search of Delbert Africa
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“In Search of Delbert Africa.” MOVE member Delbert Africa is missing. How can that be? Delbert Africa, of 68 years, is the oldest MOVE member of the August 8th, 1978 prisoners, and he has been… Full Transcript
Women of the Revolution: Janine & Janet Africa
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Women of MOVE.” Several days ago, after discussion with sister Suzanne, I began thinking about a piece on the women of MOVE. This seemed especially timely after the recent release of several MOVE sisters: Debbie,… Full Transcript
The Raids Cometh
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“The Raids Cometh.” America has always had periods of state violence, attacks against dreaded others, people who were considered alien to a false white norm. The Palmer raids of the early 20th century, named for… Full Transcript
MOVE Women: Janet and Janine Africa Free at Last
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“MOVE Women: Janet and Janine Africa Free at Last.” For two MOVE women, Janet and Janine Africa, it had been decades since they walked the streets of Philadelphia or rode in a car. Decades? Yes.… Full Transcript
The Power of Movements
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“The Power of Movements.” When people join together, their power is multiplied. This simple fact has animated every popular movement in Black American history. That means the only time black folks in America have made… Full Transcript
I have been completely stripped of all American rights, my liberties, due process, and every sense of justice. They have been made nonexistent by the El Paso court system for no legitimate reason other than… Full Transcript