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New York State Prisons Reap What They Sow
Dontie Mitchell
Today, I had a conversation with the first deputy superintendent of this facility. I asked her what her thoughts were about my proposal to start a program here, that was similar to TRUE. She said… Full Transcript
Women of the Revolution: Janine & Janet Africa
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Women of MOVE.” Several days ago, after discussion with sister Suzanne, I began thinking about a piece on the women of MOVE. This seemed especially timely after the recent release of several MOVE sisters: Debbie,… Full Transcript
The Truth Hurts but TRUE Works
Dontie Mitchell
In my last commentary, I talked about the TRUE program in the Cheshire Correctional Institution in Connecticut. It’s a program where young prisoners, 18 to 25 years old, are housed together along with a small… Full Transcript
Decarcerate Us
James Ward
First off, I like to give my appreciation to those on the outside for the doing what you do to help us prisoners, however little or big. But to introduce myself, my name’s James Ward,… Full Transcript
UFD is the original TRUE
Dontie Mitchell
Two days ago, I received an article entitled quote, “How Scott Semple Helped Turn Connecticut’s Prisons Into a Nationally Recognized Laboratory of Reform,” end quote, which was posted @wwdotconnecticutmag.com. I had just come back to… Full Transcript
The Struggle Continues
Dontie Mitchell
I’m a man of action. So it bothers me I’m stuck in prison and thus limited in the impact I can make in this world to help myself, help my family, and to help others.… Full Transcript
Another Struggle
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“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
An Evening of Freedom: Pam Africa
Bring this down (applause)! On the move! On the move! Long live revolution! It’s really good being back here, and what’s really good about it, here, is one of the places where he brought tens… Full Transcript
Moving Toward Justice
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Moving Toward Justice.” We are right. For the first time in years, our forces are building again, cohering again, marching again. In California, an all-star roster of activists, writers, and revolutionaries are coming together, marking… Full Transcript
The People’s Forum NYC Part 2
Mumia Abu-Jamal
Host: You’re at the People’s Forum in Manhattan. It’s organization-movement central, and you are the man of the hour right now. I’m going to pass you over to Dr. Robin Spencer who’s the host tonight.… Full Transcript
How Does Millions Of Felons Succeed
Charles Karim Diggs
“How Does Millions of Felons Succeed?” by Charles Kareem Diggs. I’m at Phoenix Penitentiary in Pennsylvania. The question and the need has yet to be defined and implemented. Millions of women, men, children are in prison… Full Transcript
For Freedom: Kim Kardashian West Strikes Again
Kerry “Shakaboona” Marshall
“For Freedom: Kim Kardashian West Strikes Again” by Kerry “Shakaboona” Marshall. Reality TV star Kim Kardashians West is surprising everyone by championing the cause of freedom for incarcerated Black women and men serving mandatory death… Full Transcript
There Is Nothing Like the Human Rights Coalition
Kerry “Shakaboona” Marshall
“There is nothing like the Human Rights Coalition organization,” by Kerry Shakaboona Marshall. The Human Rights Coalition, HRC, in Pennsylvania is the most dynamic organization in America. The HRC began the current criminal justice reform… Full Transcript
Poor People: King’s Real Last Dream
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Poor People. King’s Real Last Dream.” When we mentioned Martin Luther King’s name today, the image arises of his “I have a dream” speech in Washington, D.C. which has been replayed by media more than… Full Transcript
Goodnight Kiilu
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Goodnight Kiilu.” To people in California’s north, the name Kiilu Nyasha is familiar like an aunt or another relative. To them, she was a voice of resistance heard on public radio, mostly heard on her… Full Transcript
Mumia’s Message for the MOVE Conference
Mumia Abu-Jamal
To you all, long live John Africa. This is your brother, Mumia Abu-Jamal, joining you the only way I can right now—on the phone. But I want you to know that all of you, MOVE… Full Transcript
A Beginning
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“A Beginning.” It has begun. Today marks the second day since I began the treatment regimen of direct-acting antiviral drugs, or DAADs, designed to eliminate Hepatitis C from my system. You, the people, made this… Full Transcript
Delbert Africa: MOVE Member
Mumia Abu-Jamal
His name is Delbert Africa, a well-known member of the MOVE organization of Philadelphia. But if you’re in your twenties or thirties or even your forties, you may be forgiven if you don’t know the… Full Transcript
MOVE Bombing 30th Anniversary
Edward Pinkney
I feel that the MOVE family, the MOVE family and their soldiers, our Prisoner of War, are essential part of our fight for justice, and should be included in every activity, in every community, on… Full Transcript
“The Socialization of Anti-Social Behavior in Prison.” Yesterday, I was in the yard with two of my young [inaudible], Racks and Smokey. Both are 21 years old. We were having a conversation about them engaging… Full Transcript