INSUBORDINATION Photo-Journalism

Media Justice on Trial in Philadelphia - the Duel of Two Films About Mumia Abu-Jamal

2011-01-11T15:01:00.000-08:00

JUSTICE ON TRIAL - The Case of Mumia Abu-Jamal from Big Noise Films on Vimeo.A new film, entitled "The Barrel of a Gun" was unveiled in Philadelphia on September 21. The film is officially endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and "Murdered by Mumia" authors Michael Smerconish and Maureen Faulkner, and based on the two trailers that have been released and public statements by the

book review -- The War Before: The True Life Story of Becoming a Black Panther, Keeping the Faith in Prison, & Fighting for Those Left Behind

2010-04-26T23:46:00.000-07:00

The late Safiya Bukhari (1950-2003) is not the most famous veteran of the Black Panther Party (BPP), but the compilation of her writings, The War Before, edited by former political prisoner Laura Whitehorn at the request of Bukhari's daughter, Wonda Jones, should be required reading alongside the memoirs of BPP cofounders Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton. The War Before makes many significant

The Voices of Participatory Democracy in Venezuela --A review of Venezuela Speaks! Voices from the Grassroots

2010-01-21T16:34:00.000-08:00

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Sambor declared through a loudspeaker, minutes before the May 13, 1985 police

AUDIO & PRESS RELEASE: New Mumia Crime Scene Photos Unveiled for First Time in the US!

2007-05-24T00:52:00.000-07:00

CHECK OUT THE NEW AUDIO!(PRESS RELEASE BELOW) AUDIO FROM MICHAEL SCHIFFMANN’S MAY 18 PRESENTATION, WHERE HE IS JOINED BY LINN WASHINGTON, JR. :MAY 18 AT JOURNALISTS FOR MUMIA EVENT: Along with original ballistics analysis, Dr. Michael Schiffmann unveiled explosive new crime scene photos from the morning of December 9, 1981, taken by press photographer Pedro P. Polakoff, III. Contact Michael

INTERVIEW: Linn Washington, Jr. on Mumia, MOVE, and the Philly Media

2007-05-11T03:21:00.000-07:00

"I think the level of fanaticism with Mumia’s case is a reaction to the level of support that he has received internationally. Further, I think the intense reactions revolve around race, specifically racism…plus Abu-Jamal’s identification with the Black Panther Party and MOVE. 'Law & Order' types hate the Black Panthers. And Philly police hate MOVE. Focusing anger on Abu-Jamal gives police a

Mumia Abu-Jamal Rally on April 24 Spotlights May 17 Oral Arguments

2007-04-28T15:55:00.000-07:00

photo caption: PROUD TO BE A RACIST? Stickers on the helmet of one of the biker counter-protesters outside the Friends Center in downtown Philadelphia.Mumia Abu-Jamal Rally on April 24 Spotlights May 17 Oral ArgumentsOn April 24 in Philadelphia, hundreds gathered to support black death-row journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal, who was convicted of killing white Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner

INTERVIEW: Abu-Jamal Attorney Responds to Philly DA

2007-04-16T23:42:00.000-07:00

INTERVIEW: Abu-Jamal Attorney Responds to Philly DA ----Is the DA afraid the Third Circuit will grant a new trial? Hans Bennett interviews Abu-Jamal attorney Robert R. Bryan As reported in two recent Associated Press articles (April 6 and April 16), the Philadelphia District Attorney has filed a motion asking the entire 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to recuse itself from black

Mumia's Oral Arguments Set for May 17

2007-04-01T12:38:00.000-07:00

Mumia Abu-Jamal's Oral Arguments Set For May 17--Pam Africa calls for mass-demonstration in Philadelphia, and holding mainstream media accountableby Hans BennettOn May 17, the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in the case of internationally renowned black death-row journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal. The court will consider four different issues that it has already certified for

NAACP Legal Defense Fund Files Brief For Mumia

2007-01-06T21:17:00.000-08:00

Pam Africa leads a large demonstration for Mumia in Philadelphia on the Fourth of July, 2002. Philadelphia City Hall is in the background.NAACP Legal Defense Fund Files Brief Supporting Mumia Abu-Jamal--Condemns racism in black death-row prisoner's original trialby Hans Bennett“The blacks from the low income areas are less likely to convict. There's a resentment for law enforcement and a

New Reports of Abu-Jamal Confession after 25 years

2006-12-15T11:13:00.000-08:00

PHOTO: Dec. 9, Philadelphia demonstration for Mumia. Photo by Jason Robbins, Philly IMCOn 25th anniversary of Abu-Jamal's arrest, NBC 10 television reports two new accounts of Abu-Jamal's "hospital confession"by Hans BennettTwenty five years ago black death-row prisoner and journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal was arrested for the murder of

INDYMEDIA FOR MUMIA!: Hans Interviewed by Uprising Radio / IMC Web Feature

2006-12-09T00:24:00.000-08:00

Cartoon by John Jonik INDYMEDIA FOR MUMIA!Uprising Radio/KPFK Los Angeles25th anniversary of Mumia’s Arrest Published on 7 Dec 2006 at 10:05 am. Link to Uprising Radio and listen to interview GUEST: Hans Bennett, Philadelphia based photo-journalist who has been documenting the free-Mumia movement

RADIO INTERVIEW: Is Honoring Mumia A Crime?

2006-11-30T17:14:00.000-08:00

PHOTO: Pam Africa with French delegates inside the mayoral reception room at Philadelphia City Hall when the delegates were presented with miniature liberty bells, February 11, 2005.Link to Bennett's new "Voice of the Voiceless" series on Abu-Jamal, published in the weeks leading up to December 9--the 25th anniversary of Abu-Jamal's arrest.RADIO INTERVIEW: Is Honoring Mumia Abu-Jamal A Crime?

Freiheit für Mumia Abu-Jamal!

2006-11-24T22:16:00.000-08:00

DIAGRAM CAPTION:4: Mumia’s car; 5: Scanlan’s car; short arrow at 1234 Locust = trajectory of bullet inside vestibule; arrow from 4: Mumia approaching the scene. Note that Mumia’s direction is in contradiction to the bullet trajectory and the fragments found in the wall. Schiffmann says Faulkner was more likely shot in the back by someone standing on the curb next to Billy Cook’s car (2), with

Mumia's Best (and Last) Chance for a New Trail: A Legal Update

2006-11-23T19:42:00.000-08:00

PHOTO: May 12, 2001--San FranciscoIn 2000 Martin Luther King III explained “The Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s commitment to justice for Mumia Abu-Jamal dates back over a decade.” Seeing Abu-Jamal as a “political prisoner,” King III stated that his father “was murdered because he spoke out against social injustices. Today, we must unite together in the name of justice to stop the

Is Honoring Mumia a Crime?

2006-11-17T23:07:00.000-08:00

photo: Pam Africa with French delegates at the Philadelphia Mayoral Reception Room when the French received miniature liberty bells from the mayor's assistant. Africa is holding a picture of the late actor and Mumia supporter Ossie Davis. February 11, 2005.Link to Bennett's new "Voice of the Voiceless" series on Abu-Jamal, published in the weeks leading up to December 9--the 25th anniversary of

Rue Mumia Abu-Jamal

2006-11-01T16:46:00.000-08:00

Link to Bennett's new "Voice of the Voiceless" series on Abu-Jamal, published in the weeks leading up to December 9--the 25th anniversary of Abu-Jamal's arrest.“Mumia's writing is so powerful. He's writing on death row against US imperial wars, all the while he's got guards looking over his shoulder. This is a magnificent example of resistance, and France thinks this too.” Drawn to Mumia

April 22, 2006 PHOTOS: French Delegates Arrive for Mumia

2006-11-01T14:46:00.000-08:00

Ramona Africa speaks outside Philly City HallLink to Bennett's new "Voice of the Voiceless" series on Abu-Jamal, published in the weeks leading up to December 9--the 25th anniversary of Abu-Jamal's arrest. APRIL 22 HONK FOR MUMIA!FRENCH DELEGATES ARRIVE BUT MAYOR STREET IS NOWHERE TO BE FOUNDOn the afternoon of Friday, Aprill 22, supporters of Black journalist and death-row political prisoner

Feb.11, 2005 Mumia Demo: French Delegates Recieve Liberty Bells

2006-10-30T21:36:00.000-08:00

Link to Bennett's new "Voice of the Voiceless" series on Abu-Jamal, published in the weeks leading up to December 9--the 25th anniversary of Abu-Jamal's arrest.Feb.11, 2005 Mumia Demo: French Delegates Recieve Liberty BellsOn Feb.11, 2-300 supporters of Black death-row political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal gathered in Philadelphia.... They marched from the Friends Center and circled City Hall