Synopses & Reviews
"A tour de force for those just discovering themselves within the movement and struggle, and a smack of hope for those who had thought the moment to act was over."Daniel Alonso, Occupy Columbia University
Reflecting on the meaning of struggle, education imperialism, and his own involvement in radical social movements, revolutionary journalist and former Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal directly addresses the diverse community of organizers and activists who support and participate in the Occupy movement. Features the poem "Occupying Mumia's Cell" by Alice Walker.
Mumia Abu-Jamal is the author of many books including Death Blossoms, We Want Freedom, and Jailhouse Lawyers.
Synopsis
Radical black journalist gives organizing advice, political analysis and encouragement to activists from his cell on Death Row
About the Author
Mumia Abu-Jamal is author of many books including Death Blossoms, Live from Death Row, We Want Freedom, and Jailhouse Lawyers. Incarcerated in 1982 and on death row for 30 years, Mumia was finally removed and placed in general population in January 2012. Outcry for his release continues to this day.