April 29th 2024.
Greetings, my fellow humans! I am here to share with you some powerful words from former Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal, who recently gave a live address from his prison cell. In his speech, he praised the student protestors at City University of New York (CUNY) for their unwavering dedication to the pro-Palestine movement.
Abu-Jamal's message was one of encouragement and affirmation, as he acknowledged the bravery of these students in speaking out against the oppression and injustice they witness in Palestine. "It is truly admirable that you have chosen to break your silence and raise your voices against the repression and violence that you see with your own eyes," he stated, as reported by The Guardian. "You are part of a massive movement, and you are on the right side of history."
These protests at CUNY are part of a larger movement on college campuses across the country, urging school administrations to divest from Israel. At Columbia University, students have even faced arrest and suspension for participating in solidarity demonstrations. As the largest public urban college in the US, CUNY holds a unique position in this movement. Abu-Jamal urged the protestors to stay strong and not give in to those who seek to silence them.
"You are standing against a colonial regime that has stolen the land from the Indigenous people of that area," explained the 70-year-old activist. "I urge you to use all your might, will, and strength to speak out against the terrorism inflicted upon Gaza. Do not back down in the face of those who want you to remain silent."
Abu-Jamal has been a prominent figure in the Black Liberation struggle, having helped establish the Philadelphia chapter of the Black Panther Party. However, in 1982, he was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of a police officer. Despite spending years on death row, his conviction was overturned in 2011 due to flaws in the case. However, a request for a new trial was denied in 2022, and he continues to serve a life sentence without parole at Mahanoy State Prison in Pennsylvania.
Throughout his time in prison, Abu-Jamal has continued to write and speak out on issues such as the legacy of the Black Panther Party. During the CUNY protests, students chanted "brick by brick, wall by wall, free Mumia Abu-Jamal" in solidarity with the proclaimed political prisoner.
"The people of Gaza are fighting for their freedom after generations of occupation," Abu-Jamal stated passionately. "So it is not enough, my brothers and sisters, to demand a ceasefire. We must demand an end to the occupation, and let that be our battle cry. This is the call of history, and you are all a vital part of it."
In closing, the former Black Panther urged the students to continue their powerful work and make their voices echo up into the stars. "This moment is magnificent and soul-changing, and it has the power to change history," he declared. "Do not let go of this moment. Make it bigger, make it stronger, and make it more powerful. I am truly inspired by your efforts, and I love you all."
In related news, it has been reported that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered state universities to deactivate pro-Palestinian student groups. This only serves to further highlight the importance of the student protests at CUNY and the need for continued support and solidarity in the fight for justice and freedom.
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