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Mumia Abu-Jamal, born Muhammad El-Hassan Abdul-Jamal, is an American journalist and activist. He was convicted of murder but many supporters believe he is innocent. Abu-Jamal continues his journalism work and advocacy for human rights from prison.

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“Before this generation goes on to its ancestors, we should, we must, do our level best to pass on our lessons, so that they live in our people's minds and lives.”

People Should Mind Levels Generations Goes On Lessons Ancestor This Generation

Author:Mumia Abu-Jamal

“The media, itself an arm of mega-corporate power, feeds the fear industry, so that people are primed like pumps to support wars on rumor, innuendo, legends, and lies.”

People War Lying Support Media Arms Industry Corporate Legends Rumor Pumps Innuendo Mega

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“Do you see law and order? There is nothing but disorder, and instead of law there is the illusion of security. It is an illusion because it is built on a long history of injustices: racism, criminality, and the genocide of millions. Many people say it is insane to resist the system, but actually, it is insane not to.”

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Book:Death Blossoms: Reflections from a Prisoner of Conscience

Source: Death Blossoms: Reflections from a Prisoner of Conscience

“Politics is the art of making the people believe that they are in power, when in fact, they have none.”

People Believe Art Facts

Author:Mumia Abu-Jamal

“Free people have a right to decide for themselves what they want to hear.”

People Want

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“Very few people in prison have voices that go beyond the wall. It's my job to do the work for them because they have no one.”

People Jobs Voice Wall Prison

Author:Mumia Abu-Jamal

About the Author

Born: April 24, 1954
Known for: Journalist
Quotes: 27

Books & Sources

Death Blossoms: Reflections from a Prisoner of ConscienceRelated source material

Live from Death RowRelated source material

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