Why National Prisoner Book Day

At what point will it become crystal clear black men and women are in virtual slavery under the US Constitution?

We are originating National Prisoner Book Day to call attention to the plight of prisoners in the USA, especially the high rate of Blacks in American prisons and jails. Over 90% suffered drug abuse at the time of arrest. Many suffer drug abuse and mental illness, the dual diagnosed. More that 50% lacked proper legal representation at their conviction. On May 20, we are calling

Rev. Brondon Reems, Marvin X and Ptah Mitchell prepare

books for delivery to Alameda Country Juvenile Hall.

photo Gene Hazzard, Oakland Post Newspaper

for the public to send books to those incarcerated in jails, prisons, juvenile halls and mental institutions. This is the very least we can do. Malcolm X, George Jackson, Tookie Williams and Eldridge Cleaver are examples of men who transformed their lives by reading while in prison. We are designating May 20, the day after Malcolm's birthday as National Prisoner Book Day. Purchase a book and have it sent to a prisoner. Make his/her day!