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Anxiety
So, my name is Jamil Pirant. I’m calling from IYC [Indiana Youth Center], and this piece is called, “Anxiety.” I almost gave up. I know that’s a hella foul way to start that off. That’s… Full Transcript
Paying Tribute to Women
Yeah, well, hello, this is Mr. Eddie Treadwell calling from Alger Correctional Facility here in Michigan. My prison number is 205017. And I would like to express some of my thoughts as well as inform… Full Transcript
A Queen’s Support
Okay, I know that it’s the women that’s the biggest support to mankind, period. And I can testify to this a hundred times over, not just a queen being a woman but the queen being… Full Transcript
Political Assassination of Political Prisoners
My name is Brother Khalfani Malik Khaldun. I’m an Indiana political prisoner. I am calling in from Wabash Valley Correctional Facility located in Indiana. This is “The Political Assassination of Political Prisoners: A Ongoing Murder… Full Transcript
Another Struggle
“Another Struggle.” My beloved friends, I would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to mention my dear big brother Keith Cook. Happy birthday, brother. We gather again another day in another year,… Full Transcript
To Our Supporters
To our supporters, on this my 60th year of life, I am compelled to share with you, all my supporters, a sense of thanks beyond anything you’ve ever heard and anything I’ve ever said. For I… Full Transcript
Some Words for my Sister Lynne Stewart
Some words from Jaan Laaman, for my sister Lynn Stewart. Valentine’s Day, 2014. This day is so appropriate to have this event in honor and in support of our friend, our sister, our people’s lawyer,… Full Transcript
Pam Africa Tribute Essay
Pam Africa is the rarest of beings, a living legend. Her energy, her fire, her anger, and her fighting spirit is as strong now as it was in 1976. She is an organizer of the… Full Transcript
NYC Writer’s Union Event in Support of Mumia
To fellow writers, write on. Dear sisters, brothers, poets, scholars, fellow scribes – On the move. I thank you for coming together in New York to add your presence with ours, to add your words… Full Transcript
