From grief to action: Mothers against IDOC cruelty
Gather to hear courageous mothers share their fight against the IDOC injustices.
prison activism
Leon Benson’s first book set for release one year after his liberation from prison
Published a year after his liberation, Leon Benson’s book testifies to the inability of prison bars to capture the spirit.
The IDOC covered-up their murder of Brandon Lewis, or so they think
Listen to Sheila Arnold’s describe how the IDOC murdered her son, Brandon Lewis, and is trying to cover it up.
A common enemy of the sun: George Jackson and Samih Al-Qasim
A hand-copied Palestinian poem found in George Jackson’s prison cell encapsulates the unity of national liberation struggles.
“The truth never dies!” Watch Leon Benson’s liberation from prison
As we countdown to Leon Benson’s “Re-birth,” watch the video of his liberation from Pendleton.
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With community support, a mother takes on IDOC
After a short rally, a mother leads organizers into IDOC offices to present a formal complaint.
“Human rights held hostage:” Screening and panel w/ MaKC
Before our special Jan. 31 event, check out a new cut of the Shaka Shakur documentary!
From evolution to revolution: Free Shaka Shakur and all political prisoners!
Featuring special guest speakers Shaka Shakur, Akili Shakur, Jenipher Jones, and others!