Dialogue With Fearful and Resistant Side Of Me
Izell Robinson
I am Izell Robinson, Minnesota number 210006. As a prisoner, I do my best to preserve my humanity, and one of the ways is through writing which has become a therapy allowing me an outlet… Full Transcript
Sorry For The Disappointment
Izell Robinson
I am Izell Robinson, Minnesota inmate number 210006. Today I wanted to do a original, authentic piece that I wrote, called “Sorry for the Disappointment and Shame.” It’s more of like a poetic, kind of… Full Transcript
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Izell Robinson
I am Izell Robinson, Minnesota inmate number 210006. As we all know, this month is mental health awareness month. All of you who listen to my commentaries know that lately I’ve had a struggle with… Full Transcript
Support Khalfani
Jamil Pirant
Hi, this is Jamil Pirant calling out of the Indiana Department of Corrections. And the title of this is called, “Support Khalfani.” It was like, probably like 2015 and I heard this big voice, he… Full Transcript
Shaka Nantambu
Kenjuan Congo Jr.
To support Shaka: bit.ly/shakacorrespondent My inmate number is NB7568, and I’m calling from SCI Chester. The title of this piece is called “Shaka Natambu.” This is Kenjuan Congo Jr. from the belly of the beast.… Full Transcript
The Road
Izell Robinson
I am Izell Robinson, Minnesota inmate number 210006. Now artistic expression and writing has become a therapy, allowing me an outlet to analyze, explore, and motivate change in my online life today. I want to… Full Transcript
In Response To Fish Cheeks
Izell Robinson
I am Izell Robinson, Minnesota inmate number 210006. Today, I wanted to present a piece in honor of Women’s History Month. And this piece is a readings response to Amy Tan’s “Fish Cheeks.” The title… Full Transcript
Thank You
Robert T. Hinds
Hello. My name is Robert Hinds, and my number is 410196. I’m currently incarcerated at the Michigan Department of Corrections in Chippewa Correctional Facility. If you are someone that’s fighting for or supporting a loved… Full Transcript
The Question of Violence
Sergio Hyland
What’s up everybody. It’s Uptown Serg. I want to address the question of violence. Nobody can question whether or not the great city of Philadelphia is still in the thick of a gun violence epidemic.… Full Transcript
Sir Sidney Poitier
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Sir Sidney Poitier.” For nearly a century, Sir Sydney Poitier lived and worked in the United States, an actor who consciously, intentionally sought and refused roles based upon the portrayal of black people. If the… Full Transcript
Love Not Phear at Luxemburg Conference 2022
Mike Africa Jr.
And every year, prisoners and civilians run and exercise together to talk about how we’re going to abolish the prison system here in America. There is much resistance. There is much resistance from prisoners. Prisoners… Full Transcript
Archbishop Desmond Tutu 1931-2021
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Archbishop Desmond Tutu, 1931-2021.” Almost a century ago, a little African boy was born to a small family in a small town where gold mining was the chief industry. The town was [inaudible] in what… Full Transcript
Sabo’s Donations
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Sabo’s Donations.” Question: What do you call a judge who takes money from one side of a case? Answer: In Philadelphia, you call him your honor. Here, I speak of the late notorious judge Albert… Full Transcript
For Tribunal for Popular Justice
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“For Tribunal for Popular Justice.” A year ago, the nation and much of the world saw an explosion of popular support for laws against police terrorism against the people sparked by the film of the… Full Transcript
Racist Backlash to Black Progress
Uhuru Rowe
Greetings and revolutionary love and solidarity. Once again, this is Uhuru Rowe, prison slave number 1131545, speaking to you live on this fourth day of November, 2021, from Greensville Correctional Center in Jarratt, VA. I… Full Transcript
Flow My Tears
Uhuru Rowe
Peace, peace and greetings and love and solidarity to you. This is comrade Uhuru Rowe, speaking to you from within the bowels of the Virginia prison system. What follows is an audio recording of a… Full Transcript
Retaliation For Hunger Strike
Mansa Musa
Okay, hello world, my name is Mansa Musa, and I’m currently incarcerated at the RJ Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, California. I want to bring awareness to an incident that’s transpiring in my life,… Full Transcript
The Elasticity of Mediocrity pt. 2
Izell Robinson
This is Izell Robinson, inmate number 210006, Minnesota prisoner, with part two of “The Elasticity of Mediocrity: The Resistance of Averageness.” That empowerment that wakes us up with purpose comes down to knowing who we… Full Transcript
Learning Resources
Theory does not solve issues—only action and solidarity can do that—but theory gives you language to fight, knowledge to stand on, and a humbling reality of what intersectional social justice is up against. —Bettina Love… Read More
Hey, this is comrade Pitt. So after watching a video of Jayland Walker’s execution by Akron police, to say my blood was boiling is an understatement. He did evade police, but that is not a… Full Transcript