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Israels War Against International Law
Mumia Abu-Jamal
When we think about war, we often assume that, in war, all things are possible. That may be because wars break all rules. That may be true, but it doesn’t make it legal, for countries… Full Transcript
Earth’s Wretched Breaks Free
Kevin “Rashid” Johnson
The Earth’s Wretched break free. Forgotten. He’ll be gotten. Of lowly birth. High and most, hated most, The Wretched of the Earth. Called the criminal element, irrelevant to the power elite. By them unprotected, but… Full Transcript
Black Woman and Man United
Kevin “Rashid” Johnson
Who’s been the key to our survival since our arrival on western shoresIn scores of slave ship holdsUnder the whip to be sold,But now, when told history is flipped to deny her role,Her very soul… Full Transcript
What A Difference Half A Dozen Makes
Mumia Abu-Jamal
What a difference a half-dozen makes. The war against Gaza has entered, now, its sixth month and no end is in sight. Over 33,000 souls–men, women, and children–are dead. Thousands of housing units have been… Full Transcript
Invisible To A World
Raymond White
Raymond White The title to this poem is called “Invisible to a World.” I have been invisible to a world for so long. Am I even still considered a human being? The sun, moon, stars,… Full Transcript
Moving Prisons
Sheik Bilal Abdul Salaam-Bey
This is Charlie Hughes also known as Bilal Abdul Salem Bey at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility. About two months ago I got moved to medium cell house. Well, I got to medium cell house which… Full Transcript
A Prayer
Izell Robinson
This is Minnesota inmate #210006, an innocent man confined within the quadrilaterals of systemic injustice fighting to be heard. I only want you, the listeners, to hear me. I’m endeavoring yet again to be heard.… Full Transcript
Guilty Until Proven Innocent
Bilal Muhammad
Greetings, listeners. My name is Bilal Hassan Mohammed, inmate number 9602939. I’m currently a pretrial detainee, illegally restrained of my liberty in the El Paso County Jail Annex, 12501 Montana Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79938.… Full Transcript
How Much Does It Take?
Matthew Garcia
Alright, I’m Matthew Garcia, EG5999, calling in from SCI Chester. So, “How Much Does It Take?” Freedom comes to mind for the majority, but it’s undoubtedly much more complicated than that. We lose our identity.… Full Transcript
A Protest is Coming: No Justice, No Peace
Harold Cunningham
A protest is coming, screaming Black Lives Matter, and it goes like this. A protest is coming, like a New York subway train, all races, ages on board united as one, from all around the… Full Transcript
Poems: “Vein” & “Vulnerability”
Steven Nicholson
This is Steven Nicholson. I’m back again. It’s been a long time, but I’m back. I’ve been alright, just been busy, and just wanted to give you guys a couple poems. Quick disclaimer: I am… Full Transcript
Black History Month
Kenjuan Congo Jr.
My inmate number is ND7568. The title of this piece is “Black History Month 2023.” This is Kenjuan Congo, Jr. calling from a prison camp behind enemy lines. This is Black History Month. The thing… Full Transcript
Prison Radio – Much Needed for Prisoners’ Success and Humanity
Izell Robinson
I am Izell Robinson, Minnesota inmate number 210006, an innocent man confined within the quadrilaterals of systemic injustice, fighting to be heard and affect positive change. Yet to accomplish success, I need you to listeners… Full Transcript
The Hospital Drive
Kenneth Zamarron
This is Kenneth Zamarron, calling from Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Carlisle, Indiana. This piece is titled, “The Hospital Drive.” The hospital drive. They drove me to the hospital. It was the first time I… Full Transcript
My Need To Be Free
Eddie Treadwell
Hello, this is Mr. Eddie Treadwell at Kinross Correctional Facility here in Michigan, and I would like to express my need to be free. I’ve been incarcerated now for 32 years for a crime, trying… Full Transcript
Free Mumia Abu-Jamal
Kenjuan Congo Jr.
My inmate number is NB7568. The title of this recording is “Free Mumia Abu-Jamal.” This is Kenjuan Congo Jr., calling from a prison camp behind enemy lines. Mumia has been incarcerated for over 40 years.… Full Transcript
Political Education
Kenjuan Congo Jr.
Read the issue of The Movement Kenjuan references. My inmate number is ND7568. The name of this piece is “Political Education.” I am Kenjuan Congo, Jr. calling from a prison camp behind enemy lines. In… Full Transcript
Albert Woodfox: Angola Three Warrior Passes
Mumia Abu-Jamal
Albert Woodfox, Angola Three Warrior Passes. Who has not heard of the Angola Three, three young Black prisoners who were falsely accused of killing a prison guard in 1972, in the infamous Louisiana maximum-security prison… Full Transcript
Freedom
Eddie Treadwell
Hello, this is Mr. Eddie Treadwell, again, calling now from Kinross Correctional Facility here in Michigan. I was transferred from Alger. And I’d like to speak a little bit about freedom. What is freedom, right?… Full Transcript
Hi. This is Raymond Jenkins from Corcoran State Prison. Today is August the 1st, 2024. Today topic is called Coming From Out of the Shadow. And the reason I picked this topic is because a… Full Transcript