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An Introduction
Torrey Braxton
Hello world. My name is Torrey Braxton. My inmate number is 313197. I’m currently incarcerated in the Michigan Department of Corrections. I’ve been in prison since May 24th, 2000, most of which has been in… Full Transcript
Suicide Or Murder?
Joadanus Olivas
This is Joadanus Olivas, currently housed in New Folsom State Prison. The title is “Suicide or Murder?” The voices of older prisoners resonate in my brain. One in particular is the voice of Old G… Full Transcript
Extended Segregation
Melaney Byrd
Extended Seg My name is Melaney Byrd. My number is 236846. I went to the officers and told them I had a sore throat. They automatically told me they called healthcare, they automatically told me… Full Transcript
Nothing Is Being Done
Krystal Clark
Hi, my name is Krystal Clark. My inmate number is 435064. I’m in WHV Huron Women’s Valley Prison. It’s – I don’t even, I don’t even know where to start, it’s so much going on… Full Transcript
Retaliation For Calling Prison Radio
Marcia Graham
Okay. My name is Marcia Graham. My prison number is 849136. I’m calling today because another fellow person here, Jackson, gave us all the number or whatever to call and inform you all about what’s… Full Transcript
Update on Mold, COVID, and Sexual Discrimination
Auroniece Jackson
Yes, my name is Auroniece Jackson. My number is 863572. First off, I’m going to speak on the situation with COVID, like how they’re handling the COVID situation. There’s no structure whatsoever. They’re housing all… Full Transcript
Overcrowded at Women’s Huron
Quiana Lovett
My name is Quiana Lovett, and my number is 779728. And I’m calling with issues regarding the overcrowding here at Women’s Huron Valley correctional facility. Now, yesterday on C-SPAN, there was a hour worth of… Full Transcript
Fighting For Freedom
Andraus McCloud
Okay. My name is Andraus McCloud,and my number three, 302822. I’m currently incarcerated at Chippewa Correctional Facility. I’m innocent. I’ve been fighting for my freedom for almost 16 years. My story is kind of unique.… Full Transcript
They Sold California A Lie
Richard A. Valdez
My name is Richard Valdez, and I’m calling from San Quentin, CA Death Row. The piece I’m about to read is “They Sold California a Lie.” When Prop 66 was brought to California voters by… Full Transcript
Equal Protection: Fact or Fiction
William A. Noguera
Hello, and welcome to Prison Radio commentaries. I am William A. Noguera, and this piece is entitled “Equal Protection: Fact or Fiction.” In this country, everyone is supposed to be treated equally and fairly. However,… Full Transcript
Contraband Strip Search
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
This is a Comrade Pitt. I’m calling in with a commentary. This story is about an article which was by the Virginia newspaper, how they reported how the COVID-19 pandemic exposed their most contraband, namely… Full Transcript
What Is Justice?
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
“What is Justice?” As I sit in the cell, letting my hands lean, pondering in anger in what has come to be called justice. Thoughts racing a hundred miles an hour, furious that a wannabe… Full Transcript
Seeking Representation
Richard A. Valdez
My name is Richard Valdez, and I’m a Death Row prisoner at San Quentin State Prison reaching out for help to find competent state habeas counsel to represent me on my appeal. Due to Prop… Full Transcript
Sabo’s Donations
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Sabo’s Donations.” Question: What do you call a judge who takes money from one side of a case? Answer: In Philadelphia, you call him your honor. Here, I speak of the late notorious judge Albert… Full Transcript
Youth Offenders
William A. Noguera
This is William A. Noguera calling from San Quentin’s Death Row. And this piece is “Discrimination and Youth Offendership.” Discrimination is something we should all strive to eliminate. However, there is a group of teenagers,… Full Transcript
Political Jurist
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Political Jurist.” Question: what is the difference between a politician and a political jurist? Answer: one wears a robe. In fact, both are actually politicians, for both run for elections. What’s the political jurors or… Full Transcript
My Conditions at Huron Valley Women’s Prison
Krystal Clark
Hi, my name is Krystal Clark. I’m from WHV here, Women’s Valley Prison in Ypsilanti. I don’t even know where to start. I’m suffering with- I came here with a heart condition and asthma. Now… Full Transcript
Physical Abuse at Women’s Huron Valley
Naykima Hill
Hey y’all. My name is Naykima Hill and I’m at Women’s Huron’s Valley. We have a situation. I called some time ago and it went viral about how we’re being treated in this prison. Right… Full Transcript
Retaliation For Hunger Strike
Mansa Musa
Okay, hello world, my name is Mansa Musa, and I’m currently incarcerated at the RJ Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, California. I want to bring awareness to an incident that’s transpiring in my life,… Full Transcript
“The Anti-Corruption Unjust Enrichment Institutional Consumer Protection Act of 2020.” The primary purpose of this act is to chill unjust enrichment enjoyed by the state department and state departmental entities, distributed phone time, and the… Full Transcript