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Murder by Medical Neglect
Kevin “Rashid” Johnson
This is Kevin “Rashid” Johnson, imprisoned in Virginia. I wanted to express my appreciation to everyone who has been raising their voice, sending kind regards in regard to my recent diagnosis of cancer and denial… Full Transcript
Bullied
Krystal Clark
Listen to the full commentary here: Hi, my name is Krystal Clark. My inmate number is 435064. I’m in WHV, the Valley of Death. This prison is terrible, ladies. I gotta catch my breath. I’m… Full Transcript
HELP
Krystal Clark
Full Commentary Hi, my name is Krystal Denise Clark. My inmate number is 435064. I’m in WHV. We call this the Valley of Death. It’s – I know y’all been hearing me and hearing me… Full Transcript
I Fear For My Life
Krystal Clark
Listen to the Full Length Commentary Hi, my name is Krystal Clark. My inmate number is 435064. I’m in WHV, the Valley of Death. This prison is terrible. Thank God for giving me the strength… Full Transcript
Unsanitary Practices
Sheik Bilal Abdul Salaam-Bey
This is Sheik Bilal Abdul Salaam-Bey, an inmate at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility in Hutchinson, Kansas. This piece is called “Unsanitary Practices.” On 7/7/2012, while working in the Aramark kitchen and cleaning behind the counter,… Full Transcript
They Are Killing Krystal Clark
Naykima Hill
Hi, my name is Naykima Hill and I’m calling about my friend, Krystal Clark. My friend is, like, literally dying and it’s sad to see her, like, deteriorating. And like, just drawing up before my… Full Transcript
We Need Help
Krystal Clark
My name is Krystal Clark, inmate #435064. I’m in WHV, the Valley of Death. I fear for my life. I really do fear for my life. I’m just tired of saying it. And my whole… Full Transcript
Hospital Visit
Krystal Clark
I went to the hospital. I was swollen all over the place. Both of my ears and stuff is affected. I’m trying to tell the hospital like what is going on about this black mold… Full Transcript
More Thoughts on Mental Health
Verlie Word
Verlie Word, 133220, Nottoway Correctional Center, Virginia Department of Corrections. After receiving feedback and encouraging words, I was inspired to continue with the subject of mental health. When I use the word mental health, I’m… Full Transcript
On Mental Health
Verlie Word
My name is Verlie Word. I’m calling from Virginia Department Correctional, Nottoway Correctional Center. I will be speaking on mental illness. I want to talk about the toll prison takes on our psychological well-being. Incarceration… Full Transcript
Covering Up The Mold at WHV
Krystal Clark
Okay, how you doing? My name is Krystal Clark. My inmate number is 435064, and I’m in WHV. It’s a lot going on right now. This prison is – we getting harassed, retaliate from calling… Full Transcript
COVID at Rush City Minnesota
Izell Robinson
I am Izell Robinson, Minnesota inmate #210006. Sadly, in the Minnesota correctional facility, Rush City, where I’m confined, we have been subjected to a rise of COVID-positive cases. This has come as a surprise to… 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
COVID Negligence
Brandi Lynn Oligney
Okay, hi, my name is Brandi Oligney. I’m an inmate woman here on Valley Correctional Facility. I contracted COVID from working in the kitchen and they put me in a unit. I’m on medication to… Full Transcript
Mumia Health and Legal Update 8/30/21
Mumia Abu-Jamal
My family, my friends, brothers, sisters, comrades, I’ve heard that a lot of people worried about my health. I really want to reassure people that I am so much better than I have been in… Full Transcript
Whats Lurking In The Hallway?
Stacey Anderson
Okay. My name is Stacy Anderson. My number is 821983. I’ve been incarcerated for 12 years and I was inspired by writing my own poem. I always had a vivid imagination, so I decided to… Full Transcript
The State Of Mumia
Mumia Abu-Jamal
I don’t usually do this. This is discussing my self. I find it far more interesting to tell the stories of other, the revolving globe on which we dwell and the stories spawn by the… Full Transcript
90% Infected
Sheik Bilal Abdul Salaam-Bey
My name is Charlie Hughes. About two weeks ago, I had got back from Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, Kansas. Due to testing positive for COVID-19. I was moved back to Hutchinson Correctional Facility and… Full Transcript
Prisons Herd Policy
Christopher Trotter
Hello outside world. My name is Christopher Trotter. I’m calling live from inside the belly of the beast at Walbash Valley Correctional Facility. Carlisle, Indiana. I would like to update everybody on- on the situation… Full Transcript
This is Kenneth Zamarron at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, in Carlisle, IN. The title is “Cruel Punishment.” For the last seven years, I’ve been dealing with a rare skin disorder called dissecting cellulitis of the… Full Transcript