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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
What Went Wrong
Larry Stromberg
This is Larry Stromberg. Today’s poem is entitled, “What Went Wrong.” It’s from a prompt from our poetry class here at SCI Phoenix. The prompt was a sonic prompt, so… What went wrong? Wrong: twisted,… 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
A Call for Prison Reform; Norwegian Style
Dontie Mitchell
I had a conversation the other day with a good lady named Dianna Goodwin. She’s a senior advisor to New York state Senator Lewis R. Sepúlveda, who is also the chair for the State Senate… Full Transcript
But What Is Justice?
Dontie Mitchell
I just got finished watching the TV show We The People. This particular episode moved me deeply because it dealt with the question of bail and redemption. Rodney was being held on a 100,000 dollar… Full Transcript
I Notice
Jamil Pirant
My name is Jamil Ibn Jaboo. And this one called, “I Notice.” You may not think so, but I notice. I notice the smile when you giggle. And your presence when you pose. And I… Full Transcript
Terry Daum
Dontie Mitchell
In 1997, Terry Daum was convicted after a trial, of three commercial robberies in Staten Island. The evidence against him consisted of testimony from one eyewitness for each robbery. In 2014, Terry discovered the police… Full Transcript
Trump Russian Backed
Kerry “Shakaboona” Marshall
“Donald Trump, the First Russian-Backed United States President” by Shakaboona. There is a wise saying among the African-American community that what does not come out in the wash will surely come out in the rinse.… Full Transcript
Lynne Stewart Tribute
Edward Pinkney
Lynne Stewart, you are my hero. Lynne Stewart, for many years of struggle against inequality, oppression, and injustice. You knew the blindfolded lady with the balanced scales no longer exists here in America. But Lynne… Full Transcript
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The Clinton Coup
Mumia Abu-Jamal
One can hardly recall the Clinton years without becoming awash in a wave of exhaustion. For despite the rosy cast granted by the passage of time, it was in fact a time of immense loss… Full Transcript
Why Prison Radio Matters
Guilty Until Proven Innocent
Wilbert Sanders
This is Wilbert Sanders as Jazz the Poet with “Guilty Until Proven Innocent.” As a means in protecting the innocent From criminals with bad intent, Torture chambers, in prisons, are built To confine and punish… Full Transcript
Why Prison Radio Matters
Prosecutor’s Vested Interest: Untruth
Bryant Arroyo
In the Pennsylvania government, the prosecutor’s office represents the state in each of the federal judicial districts. The District Attorneys and Attorney Generals are vested with the power to represent “we the people” on behalf… Full Transcript
Poem about Mumia
Bryant Arroyo
Bryant Arroyo for Prison Radio, in collaboration with Robert Sanders, aka, Jazz the Poet Mumia Abu-Jamal Since the government fails to represent by employing officials with evil intent, Lives are destroyed, ripped apart, and torn.… Full Transcript
Madiba Nelson Mandela
Kerry “Shakaboona” Marshall
On December 5, 2003, former political prisoner and former South African President Nelson Mandela—affectionately referred to as “Madiba” (Father) by the South African people—has made his transition to the other side to be with our… Full Transcript
Affirmation by Assata Shakur
This is the poem, “Affirmation,” by Assata Shakur. I believe in living.I believe in the spectrum of Beta days and Gamma people. I believe in sunshine, Aha!In windmills, in waterfalls, Tricycles, and rocking chairs. And I believe… Full Transcript
15. Alice Walker Speaks
Mumia Abu-Jamal
I’m Alice Walker. As Mumia himself says, I’m Alice Walker. As Mumia himself says, the choice, as every choice, is yours.To fight for freedom or engagement, liberty or slavery, life or death. Spread the word… Full Transcript
Part one of from “From Obedience to Command,” by General Divine Minister Sinque-El , Almighty Black P. Stone Nation, El Ruk’n Tribe. In all situations, good or bad, positive or negative, it is the mind… Full Transcript