Category Archives: Writings

Solidarity and Making Some Noise

“When you see something that is not right, not just, not fair you have a moral obligation to say something. To do something. Never, ever, be afraid to make some noise and get in good, necessary trouble.” – John Lewis … Continue reading

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I Didn’t Take the Shots and Here’s Why

In 1945, as part of the US government’s effort to develop nuclear weapons, a number of medical officers working in conjunction with the Army Corp. of Engineers engaged in research concerning the effects exposure to radioactive substances had on the … Continue reading

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Do Prison Lives Matter?

In recent years we’ve seen the explosion of what is termed the Prison Movement. We’ve seen unprecedented and massive rebellions in the form of workstrikes, hunger strikes, riots, sabotage, and other kinds of revolt. We saw unprecedented allies on the … Continue reading

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OUTTA HOLMAN!

I’m outta Holman! Back in December 2019 I was placed in lockup for assault on a guard. I had come to the aid of another prisoner who was being assaulted by a guard. I was threatened with physical harm by … Continue reading

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300 agents descend upon Holman prison

On 4/18/19, 300 agents from numerous agencies (FBI, Sheriff’s Office, State Police, ADOC CERT, Commissioner’s Office) descended upon Holman prison supposedly to conduct a complete search of the prison for weapons, drugs, and other contraband in an effort to stem … Continue reading

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Holman Report

For the last couple of years the Department of Justice has been conducting an investigation into the Alabama Department of Corrections. The investigation has come to a close and a report of the Justice Dept.’s findings has been published. The … Continue reading

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Black August Resistance 2018: Remembering the Inmates for Action

Originally written in early August, but delayed due to mail harassment “Born on the battlefield next to soldiers killed in this war, some of them veterans, some of them victims, all of them poor. The IFA ripped ‘em and gripped … Continue reading

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Support the National Prison Strike

On April 15, 2018, seven prisoners lost their lives and twenty-two others were injured in a gladiator-style fight at the Lee Correctional Facility in South Carolina after correctional officers fled the scene, locking the fighting prisoners inside a dormitory. These … Continue reading

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Holman Report

Back in 2006 a friend who practiced the Rastafarian religion was cut in the face while asleep by an unknown person. No one was ever charged and my friend sent word to me and another prisoner that he wanted us … Continue reading

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Reportback on the October 1st 5k Run in Solidarity with Marius Mason

On Sunday, October 1st, i and two other prisoners began our 5k run after reading a zine on Marius. Neither of the two other runners were familiar with Marius, but after reading both expressed their admiration for him. i and … Continue reading

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