Malik was recently sent to the segregated unit for refusing water during his fast for Ramadan. Call Oregon State Penitentiary to demand his immediate release to the general population and to respect his right to free religious practice: (503) 378-2453. “The day you arrive and the day you leave”. That’s what they say prison is,… Continue reading “Hole Thoughts”: Reflections and rants from segregation
“I miss my son more than anything”
I also wanna make a remark on my mental health, it’s not great right now. As I have said, I’ve been very hateful lately. I miss my son more than anything, I just want him to know his dad would do anything for him and for freedom. If anyone wants to do something nice for… Continue reading “I miss my son more than anything”
“On the current oppression, subjugation, and genocide of the people of Palestine”
I first saw the attack on Israel on Oct 7th. I went to the hole the next day. So from there I listened to the radio about it for a month. I cried and my heart was heavy. I’ve kicked myself for not being free, not going to Palestine and doing any aid work I can.… Continue reading “On the current oppression, subjugation, and genocide of the people of Palestine”
“I’d rather aim high for the stars”
As I turn 27 in sixteen days, I feel this lingering sadness and depression about giving the state another birthday of mine. I was told recently I was selfish for my aspirations and my resolve to continue to fight for freedom and the people upon release. I have high hopes and dreams, that some people… Continue reading “I’d rather aim high for the stars”
“Music has the power to change the world”
Someone wrote and asked me what sights or sounds give me hope or inspiration in here, and I’ve gotta say it’s the same thing that’s given me inspiration all my life: music. I’m super grateful for the fact that MTV plays music all day again lol, I don’t know when that started, but I haven’t… Continue reading “Music has the power to change the world”
“Your light matters”
CONTENT WARNING: accounts of bullying, suicide and attempts. I want to talk about suicide awareness. I just got done doing a 5k run and event the veterans club up here put together to raise funds and spread awareness. It may not seem like much especially because were behind these walls, but it means… Continue reading “Your light matters”
“Do NOT stand idly by while one of us is taken out”
I just got done watching Fruitvale Station again and god it gets me every time. Oscar Grant is long gone, the incident long since past, but the hurt and pain I feel inside is as if it happened right now. I’ll never know Oscar Grant, but I’ll love him as a brother, a brother slain… Continue reading “Do NOT stand idly by while one of us is taken out”