Last year, we witnessed more police killings of innocent Black people, new Afrikan, and a pandemic that killed a lot of people worldwide, but also damaged the inner city further. One thing that’s needed no matter what difficulties we face, is unity and solidarity through the black, brown, with all other ethnicities as we struggle forward.
Being in prison and dealing with injustices and the Covid virus, we learned how to do just that. What we realized is that it takes a collective effort to get positive things done. For instance, we had to file a grievance against the prison in order to get our canteen delivered to our cells and our quarterly packages, get video visits so we can see our loved ones, use the telephone, and take showers. It wasn’t an easy victory by no means, as I am sure there won’t be any for you all. I believe that whatever difficulties you’re facing, together you will be able to get it done.
What I’d like to see is gender equality, the end to those DACA camps, and no more senseless killings of Black, Brown, and Asian Amerikkkans. My prayers go out to all those who’ve lost loved ones from all the mass shootings.
Take care and God bless.
In Struggle,
MWalimu Shakur