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Mumia Greets Noted Panther Artist Emory Douglas
Mumia Abu-Jamal
Hey brother, I remember you with sheer joy because every time I saw you there was a smile on your face, you were chewing bubble gum like it was going out of style, and you… 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
Women of the Party
Mumia Abu-Jamal
Women of the party. Today, after over a half century, we can speak out in open praise of female members of the Black Panther Party, members who served with heart honor and distinction. Whom did… Full Transcript
Social Justice and Social Change
Kenjuan Congo Jr.
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
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
Movement Pains
Mumia Abu-Jamal
I call this “Movement Pains.” Every social movement begins in pain. When people see or experience social injustice, movements are born. This should surprise none of us, for our mothers brought each of us forth… Full Transcript
Remembering Glen Ford
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Glen Ford, black griot and journalist remembered.” For readers and listeners across America and around the world, the name Glen Ford was not a strange one, for they read and heard the voice of a… 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
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
Romaine Chip Fitzgerald Returns To His Ancestors
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Romaine Chip Fitzgerald returns to his ancestors.” The name Romaine Chip Fitzgerald is perhaps not widely known except for his supporters. In his wild youth decades ago, he was a teenage member of the LA… Full Transcript
Breonna’s Deathbed
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Breonna’s Deathbed.” Her name, Breonna Taylor, has become a call to be chanted and shouted at protests now joined by that of many other black people who were killed by distinct with perfect impunity. A… Full Transcript
The People’s Forum NYC Part 2
Mumia Abu-Jamal
Host: You’re at the People’s Forum in Manhattan. It’s organization-movement central, and you are the man of the hour right now. I’m going to pass you over to Dr. Robin Spencer who’s the host tonight.… Full Transcript
Big Man Howard
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Big Man Howard.” His name was Elbert Howard, but few people called him that. Through his friends and comrades in the Black Panther Party, he was Big Man, because he really was a big man,… Full Transcript
Thousands of Black Women
In celebration of African Heritage Month, for profiles in excellence, we honor thousands of Black women, many known and unknown who fought in the trenches for Black freedom, not only in the Civil Rights movement,… Full Transcript
Memories of a Panther Martyr – Fred Hampton (Version B)
Black August
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“George Jackson was my hero. He set a standard for prisoners, political prisoners, for people. He showed the love, the strength, the revolutionary fervor that’s characteristic of any soldier for the people. He inspired prisoners… Full Transcript
Live From Death Row
Mumia Abu-Jamal
1 Live From Death Row, Part 1 A lifetime may pass without an individual having been personally addressed by government. For millions, government is a remote venture conducted by quasi representatives in their name, with… Full Transcript
Mick: This is Mick, from the Columbia Encampment. It’s an honor to have you on here. Your message was so powerful. We played it at the encampment. I guess I’m just wondering if you have… Full Transcript