Mumia is an award winning journalist and was one of the founders of the Black Panther Party chapter in Philadelphia. He has struggled for justice and human rights for people of color since he was at least 14 years old ~ the age when he joined the Party. In December of 1982, Mumia, who moonlighted by driving a taxi, happened upon police who were beating his brother.

During the melee, a police officer was shot and killed. Despite the fact that many people
saw someone else shoot and then run away from the scene, Mumia was convicted and
sentenced to death by what can only be called a kangaroo court.

During the summer of 1995, a death warrant was signed, which sparked one of the most effective organizing efforts in defense of a political prisoner ever. Since that time, Mumia has had his death sentence overturned, but still has a life sentence with no opportunity for parole. More information: freemumia.com

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Mumia Abu-Jamal #AM8335
SCI Mahanoy
PO Box 33028
St Petersburg, Fl 33733

Birthday: April 24th

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