Mumia Abu-Jamal (guest author)

Archbishop Desmond Tutu – his spirit reflected a giant

This commentary, recorded by Prison Radio, aired on Democracy Now on Dec. 28. Archbishop Tutu visited Mumia Abu-Jamal in 2007,…

January 7, 2022

Sabo’s donations

This commentary was produced by Prison Radio on the 40th anniversary of Abu-Jamal’s imprisonment. Question: What do you call a…

December 13, 2021

A turning point in American corrections

The following lightly edited commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal aired as part of the “50 Years of Resistance: Black August & Attica”…

September 9, 2021

The tears of empire

The following lightly edited commentary aired on Prison Radio August 17. With the dramatic fall of Kabul, through the forces…

August 24, 2021

Mumia Abu-Jamal pays tribute to Ramsey Clark

The following June 3 statement was read at the June 13 webinar honoring the life and legacy of the late…

June 14, 2021

The new abolitionists

If we are to adopt the name of abolitionist, let us do so openly, mindfully and aware of its great…

June 10, 2021

El Estatus de Mumia

Por lo regular, no hago esto, es decir, no escribo sobre mí mismo. Encuentro mucho más interesante contar las historias…

May 27, 2021

El Estatus de Mumia

Por lo regular, no hago esto, es decir, no escribo sobre mí mismo. Encuentro mucho más interesante contar las historias…

May 21, 2021

The state of Mumia

The following lightly edited commentary appeared on Prison Radio on May 12.   I don’t usually do this. This is…

May 19, 2021

‘Indomitable spirit that refuses to be broken’: Albert Woodfox and Mumia Abu-Jamal

The following exchange between political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal, wrongly incarcerated since Dec. 9, 1981, and Albert Woodfox, of the Angola…

May 4, 2021