Prisons: tear them down

Former U.S. political prisoner, Ramona Africa, discusses Mumia Abu-Jamal’s incarceration, U.S. prisons and Donald TrumpFormer U.S. political prisoner, Ramona Africa, discusses Mumia Abu-Jamal’s incarceration, U.S. prisons and Donald Trump

Former U.S. political prisoner, Ramona Africa, discusses Mumia Abu-Jamal’s incarceration, U.S. prisons and Donald Trump

Former U.S. political prisoner Ramona Africa is the Minister of Communication for the MOVE Organization and a Philadelphia-based organizer with…

March 26, 2017
Stop firing of legal aid prisonerStop firing of legal aid prisoner

Stop firing of legal aid prisoner

By Sehu Kessa Saa Tabansi Revolutionary greetings to all the workers worldwide! When does being a laborer and doing right…

March 22, 2017
‘No surrender, no retreat’‘No surrender, no retreat’

‘No surrender, no retreat’

“We come here to honor them — to commemorate Black resistance both inside and outside the walls!” announced Dequi Kioni-Sadiki…

March 10, 2017
A visit with Bryant Arroyo, jailhouse environmentalistA visit with Bryant Arroyo, jailhouse environmentalist

A visit with Bryant Arroyo, jailhouse environmentalist

Frackville, Pa. - Joe Piette of the International Action Center in Philadelphia and I, of the International Concerned Family and…

February 25, 2017
What’s a ‘jailhouse environmentalist’?What’s a ‘jailhouse environmentalist’?

What’s a ‘jailhouse environmentalist’?

Taken from a Feb. 17, 2013, audio column on prisonradio.org Most of us have heard of jailhouse lawyers -- guys…

February 25, 2017
Philadelphia gathering confronts health and water crisisPhiladelphia gathering confronts health and water crisis

Philadelphia gathering confronts health and water crisis

A People’s Assembly to “Confront Toxic Water & Hep C Crisis Threatening Lives of Mumia Abu-Jamal, other Prisoners and our…

February 23, 2017
From a Michigan prison: An organizer speaks outFrom a Michigan prison: An organizer speaks out

From a Michigan prison: An organizer speaks out

Gonzales was a participant in the September 2016 mass demonstration and protest by prisoners at Michigan’s Kinross Prison. He has…

February 18, 2017
Delaware: a haven for ruling class, racismDelaware: a haven for ruling class, racism

Delaware: a haven for ruling class, racism

While the state of Delaware, where a prisoner rebellion has just been crushed in Smyrna, is not in the Deep…

February 7, 2017
Delaware prisoners cite abuse and Donald Trump as causes of rebellionDelaware prisoners cite abuse and Donald Trump as causes of rebellion

Delaware prisoners cite abuse and Donald Trump as causes of rebellion

Smyrna, Delaware - The Vaughn “Correctional Center” in rural Smyrna, Del., made international news on Feb. 1 when prisoners set…

February 6, 2017
Chelsea Manning wins releaseChelsea Manning wins release

Chelsea Manning wins release

Over the strenuous objections of Pentagon chief Ash Carter, President Obama commuted the 35-year sentence of Chelsea Manning. She is…

January 25, 2017