Dear Friend,
This season of giving, support Prison Radio’s work to amplify the voices of incarcerated people—voices that expose injustice, demand accountability, and inspire change. From solitary confinement to supermax prisons, from acts of self-immolation to battles for basic medical care, these stories would remain in the dark without Prison Radio.
Here are some of the voices we’ve amplified recently, perspectives that need your support to be heard:
Red Onion Prison: Self-Immolation as a Cry for Help
At Virginia’s Red Onion State Prison, Ekong Eshiet and his cellmate set themselves on fire in an act of desperation to escape relentless abuse and dehumanization. Their story, featured on Al Jazeera’s The Take podcast, shines a light on the systemic racism, physical violence, and inhumane treatment that plague the prison.
KnowledgeBorn: Fighting a Retaliatory Transfer
Darren Stanley, also known as KnowledgeBorn, is facing a retaliatory transfer from Solano Prison to Pelican Bay, a supermax facility infamous for its violence and isolation. Despite California law requiring incarcerated people to be housed near their families, Darren risks being sent hundreds of miles away, cutting him off from his elderly relatives in Oakland. His only crime? Advocating for others and bringing programs to CDCR facilities.
Krystal Clark: Medical Neglect at Women’s Huron Valley
Krystal Clark, incarcerated at Michigan’s Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, has endured severe medical neglect. Despite suffering from fungal infections, chronic asthma, and heart issues, Krystal’s pleas for proper treatment have been met with retaliation, including being forced to walk outside six times a day in freezing weather to receive prescribed medication. An outside doctor validated her need for urgent care, but the facility continues to deny her basic human dignity. Through Prison Radio, Krystal’s voice breaks through the silence, exposing the inhumane conditions women face behind bars.
Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Lifeline in Solitary
For over 30 years, Prison Radio has amplified the voice of Mumia Abu-Jamal, one of America’s most prominent critics of systemic injustice. Prison Radio founder Noelle Hanrahan visits Mumia at SCI Mahanoy several times each month to discuss his ongoing work, including his Ph.D. dissertation. Mumia’s courage and clarity inspire movements worldwide, and Prison Radio ensures his insights, and those of countless others, are never silenced.
Why Your Support Matters
Prison Radio is a lifeline for incarcerated people, providing a platform to share their stories and shine a light on the darkest corners of the prison industrial complex. Each story we amplify is a call to action, exposing systemic abuse and building the power needed for change. We cannot do this alone – we need you.
How You Can Help
This Giving Tuesday, your support ensures we can continue amplifying the voices of people like Darren, Krystal, Ekong, and Mumia. These stories must be heard—they demand our attention, compassion, and action.
Learn about ways you can give here.
Donate now to help us sustain this vital work and ensure no voice is silenced. Together, we can bring these stories to light and make a difference in the fight for justice.
In Solidarity,
Tommy Phan
Prison Radio
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