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Horns Off
Steven Nicholson
Hello, everybody. Stephen Lynn Nicholson again here in Jackson, Michigan, of course. As always, supporting Prisoner Creative Arts Project all over the world, but specifically University of Michigan, prisonradio.org. Support, support, support them. I got… Full Transcript
Amber Waves & Blatant Hating
Steven Nicholson
Hello, everybody. This is Steven Lynn Nicholson again here in Jackson, Michigan. I always shout out people. I shout out Prison Radio, shout out Prisoner Creative Arts Project, University of Michigan. But also want to… Full Transcript
Bag Man
Steven Nicholson
Hey, everybody. This is Steven Lynn Nicholson again, here in Jackson, Michigan. I got a old song I’m going to read as a poem. I’m going to say, as I usually try to so, support… Full Transcript
The Real Second Chances of My Life
Karen Brown
Growth and change are painful, but it’s painful being told you’re going to die here after working so hard for that second chance. Last year, Governor Beshear signed a proclamation for April to be the… Full Transcript
Aging in Prison
Larry Stromberg
Hi, it’s Larry Stromberg, SCI Phoenix in Pennsylvania. This is my poem entitled, “Aging in Prison.” Aging in Prison Sentenced to life. Decades fly by swiftly. Write up free.Program compliant, Education completed. Excellent block reports… Full Transcript
I’ve Taken Off My Mask
Karen Brown
Today I’d like to read short prose that I wrote and then kind of explain where that comes from. Title is, “I’ve Taken Off My Mask.” I’ve taken off my mask so I can see… Full Transcript
Words or Actions
Karen Brown
Today, I want to tell you that I’m joyous and celebrating. It might seem strange for somebody that received death by incarceration from a parole board, but a young woman in her 20s with stage… Full Transcript
What If?
Steven Nicholson
Hey, Steven Lynn Nicholson again here in Jackson, Michigan. As always, support prisonradio.org, Prisoner Creative Arts Program out of University of Michigan. I may promote this again, but I’m promoting it again now, March 22,… Full Transcript
40th Anniversary
Karen Brown
Today I’d like to share that on February the 8th, I’ll be incarcerated 40 years. I grew up from the age 21 to soon-to-be 62. That number 40 is weighing on me pretty heavy because… Full Transcript
A Collection of Poems
Steven Nicholson
Hello. This is Steven again, in Jackson, Michigan. Got a few poems for you guys today. Support prisonradio.org, of course, definitely worth it. They’re doing awesome things. This first poem is called “Steven Meaning Remix.”… Full Transcript
Death By Incarceration
Karen Brown
The Kentucky Parole Board has deemed several inmates forever ineligible for parole, despite meeting all the criteria expected of us and the many factors of rehabilitation. We meet that according to their own regulations. Justice… Full Transcript
Killing for Clickbait
Mumia Abu-Jamal
The shocking killing of 37 year old Renee Nicole Good by a contemptuous ICE agent, is a sad but true testament of our times. The nation is riven by conflict on a host of issues,… Full Transcript
Response to State of the Common Wealth
Karen Brown
I’m coming to you today, an inmate in the Kentucky prison system – 39 years, 11 months, and one day. Most here were not interested in our Governor’s State of the Commonwealth address last night,… Full Transcript
The Circle of Understanding
Danita Corbin
Today my topic is: The circle of understanding- Danita Corbin’s life. My life started with faith, which is the most important foundation in my life. My mother raised my two sisters and I up in… Full Transcript
Inside Looking Out
Karen Brown
I’m on the inside looking out, watching life pass by. Dying in a prison cell, asking myself why. Young, dumb, drugs, manipulated.Wound up in this place. Family, friends, sit at home, tears upon their face.… Full Transcript
Death Comes and Death Goes
Steven Nicholson
Hello everybody, it’s Steven Lynn Nicholson again here in Jackson, Michigan. As always, help fund and donate to prisonradio.org, not that they’re asking, but I am, and PCAP, Prisoner Creative Arts Program in University of… Full Transcript
Old School, New School
Steven Nicholson
Hey guys, it’s me, Steve again, here in Michigan. Just want to quickly plug prisonradio.org. They can always use assistance, obviously. So, you know, probably more likely nonprofit. I don’t know that for sure, but… Full Transcript
The Curves
Larry Stromberg
Hi, everybody. This is Larry Stromberg, SCI Phoenix, in Pennsylvania. Today I’m gonna do a short play called “The Curves.” It’s a play about mental health issues. So hope you enjoy. The Curves My name… Full Transcript
Caged
Larry Stromberg
Okay, this is Larry Stromberg, and today I’m going to perform my poem called “Caged.” Caged, frozen as the world spins.Caged for all my sins.Incarceration has consumed my soul,I’m living in the regretful hole.Endured the… Full Transcript
My name is Marisela Rueda. Folks call me Mari. I am a Prairieland defendant being held in segregated housing in Johnson County [Texas] and I have just been informed it is due to my being… Full Transcript