The most common misconceptions about Mumia Abu-Jamal are that he was a respected journalist and that he is in prison because of it. At the time of his a.
Rally: Free Mumia and all political prisoners
A 16-foot puppet of Mumia Abu-Jamal greeted participants and passersby July 3 at a rally: “In the spirit of Consuewella Africa! We must all MOVE to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal & All Political Prisoners.” On July 3, 1982, political prisoner Abu-Jamal was given a death sentence by Judge Albert Sabo. Annual demonstrations in Philadelphia have marked this date.
Activists gather July 3 around Mumia puppet at former site of the removed Frank Rizzo statue.
The rally, across from City Hall at the Municipal Services Building plaza, was held beneath a mural honoring Black women leaders in the struggle against police brutality. Faces depicted include Ramona Africa, Pam Africa and YahNé Ndgo, who facilitated the rally.
Black Lives Matter movement sparks electoral defeat for FOP
By Betsey Piette posted on May 27, 2021
Protesters call on Krasner to “Free Mumia” in Philadelphia, March 12.
Philadelphia
For decades, the endorsement of the powerful Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police was sought by almost every candidate running for office in the city and throughout Pennsylvania. Through the power of its purse strings, the FOP has been able to fill the courts with judges who favor capital punishment, high bail and long sentences, even for minor crimes. It could count on politicians to pass “get tough on crime legislation” and to look the other way when victims of police brutality demanded justice.
Mumia Abu-Jamalâs spiritual advisor confronts DA Krasner and the FOP
An interview with Mark Lewis Taylor, founder of Educators for Mumia Abu-Jamal.
The Jamal Journal is published by the International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal. Visit www.jamaljournal.com.
Mark Lewis Taylor has been a professor in religion and society at Princeton Theological Seminary since 1982. He is also the founder of Educators for Mumia Abu-Jamal (EMAJ), which was first known as Academics for Mumia Abu-Jamal (AMAJ). In 2007, he co-authored â20 FAQs: The Pedro Polakoff Crime Scene Photosâ with Journalists for Mumia. In recent years, he has also been working as Mumiaâs spiritual advisor.
Mumia Abu-Jamalâs spiritual advisor confronts DA Krasner and the FOP
May 21, 2021
An interview with Mark Lewis Taylor, founder of Educators for Mumia Abu-Jamal
This new mural featuring Pam and Ramona Africa alongside other Black women community activists was unveiled on May 11, 2021 directly across the street from Philadelphia City Hall, on the very same block where the infamous statue of Frank Rizzo once stood. Photo: Jamal Journal staff photographer Joe Piette
by the Jamal Journal
May 21, 2021 â Mark Lewis Taylor has been a professor in religion and society at Princeton Theological Seminary since 1982. He is also the founder of Educators for Mumia Abu-Jamal (EMAJ), which was first known as Academics for Mumia Abu-Jamal (AMAJ). In recent years, he has also been working as Mumiaâs spiritual advisor.