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“The role of television is the illusion of company, noise. I call it the fifth wall and the second window: the window of illusion.”

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Mumia Abu-Jamal
Mumia Abu-Jamal

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. more

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