In 1980, Eddie Conway participated in and helped organize a prisoners’ educational outreach program called “To Say Their Own Words,†where thinkers and scholars came to Maryland Penitentiary and spoke about topics like impending U.S. fascism, the prison-industrial complex, capitalism, increased surveillance, and many other issues that have become even more pressing today. These speakers included Amiri Baraka, Askia Muhammad, Bruce Franklin, Nijole Benokraitis, and Charlie Cobb.
As part of an ongoing series for TRNN’s Rattling the Bars, Eddie Conway speaks with these individuals about their predictions in 1980 and how they resonate today. This interview is with longtime civil rights activist, journalist, and author of “This Nonviolent Stuff’ll Get You Killed,†Charlie Cobb.
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I'm a 29 year old activist and organizer living and working out of Richmond,VA. This conversion hit like a ton of bricks, its a gift from heaven. I'm so glad I got to hear the deep reflections of a living legend. As a young black man whos been involved in social change for years it does my heart good to be encouraged and educated by true black elders that believe in the struggle for freedom and justice. Thanks for the wisdom and inspiration and your continued commitment to the people. Just know I'm watching and learning using your work to fuel mine, and build on the freedom continuum.
thanks for the inspiring discussion.
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2019 US pop: 328,239,523
2020 US pop; 330,767,888
2019 US deaths; 2,855,000
2020 US deaths: 2,902,664
2019 US mortality rate: 9%
2020 US mortality rate; 9%
2019 US Deaths per thousand: 870
2020 US Deaths per thousand: 878
Take away the increase in suicides and drug overdoses
due to the lock downs in 2020 and there are over
40,000 LESS US deaths in 2020 than in 2019
FROM 2015-2020; CANADIAN DEATHS HAVE
BEEN ANNUALLY THE SAME FOR 5 FUCKING YEARS
THAT INCLUDES THE YEAR 2020
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