We received this prisoner letter from the Prisoners Revolutionary Literature Fund (PRLF):
BA Everywhere in the Warehouse
We received this prisoner letter from the Prisoners Revolutionary Literature Fund (PRLF):
I received the BAsics, thank you! I just want you all to know that some of the readers of theRevolution has started our version of BA everywhere in this warehouse. Some subjects such as “mass incarceration” is welcome, others like “war on women” not such a warm welcome. Being in prison where pornography material is actively sought out, to speak out about it, is like I am a saint or something. Well, those who know me, know that if anything, I am more a demon! Regardless, reading Rev. #263 “Fierce, Bold, Rude, and Unapologetic” how can you not rally to support those Sisters of Struggle? I always been pro-choice, but I must admit that I, too, once look at women as only here to please, and cater to my needs, wants, etc. But, now looking back on my past ideas, I feel like an reformed neanderthal! Still, better late then never. I just want you all, at PRLF, all the volunteers, all those who donate to help indigent prisoners, such as myself, your efforts, and monies are appreciated. And we, in these warehouses, may not be able to send money, but we are propelling the struggle onwards! As you all Struggle in the outside world, we Struggle in this inside world, please don’t forget us!
And, I, also, make a promise to my Sisters of Struggle to not stop until never again is women demeaned, degraded, enslaved, disrespected, spit upon, set on fire, beaten, raped, humiliated, mocked, tortured, stalked, devalued, or dismissed simply because they are female… That is my promise, and that is my word.
Struggle On!
BAsics Bus Tour Connecting with People Nationwide
Two poems by a High School Student Inspired by BAsics 5:7 and 5:8
Two poems written and performed at Anti-July 4th event by a high school student inspired by BAsics 5:7 and BAsics 5:8
IN PARTS
What is made manifest is the walls that bleed red,
inhumanity in living in desolate corners
of the earth, is displayed in miserable statistics
and dollar signs.
Part 1- Rose in Concrete
The brutalized section of society,
have single weeds growing out of concrete
Rusty old school fences with chewed up textbooks,
Learning only that life is meant for oppression,
Getting beat into the heads, scolding superiority by skin head racist pig police, loving to devour the youth.
The only beauty lies in the rose in concrete,
amid the struggle, lies incessant hope of better days
amid the hope, lies resentment, boiling anger, overflowing.
The themes of the BAsics Bus Tour impacting NYC and surrounding areas in July are these two quotes from BAsics, from the talks and writings of Bob Avakian.
BAsics 5:7
American Lives Are Not More Important Than Other People’s Lives.
BAsics 5:8
Internationalism—The Whole World Comes First.
Bob Avakian, Chairman of the Revolutionary Communist Party, USA
A statement of support and a poem
To The Revolutionaries,
You are:
Riders for Justice
Energetic
Visionaries Brought To Light
Open Minded
Love Not War
Understanding of Peace
Tough
Important
Outstanding
Noble
Being a woman who is mixed with black and white myself knows first
hand what it feels like to be discriminated against, not only for who
I am but by simply living in a world full of injustices. Who really
makes the rules? Can’t we all just get along. Will I ever own my own
home? Or is it only for the rich? I work hard everyday, taking care of
people and my own, on my own barely making ends meet because of how
everything is priced. So does that mean I don’t deserve a home for my
kids? My voice is also the next single mother or father’s voice. Some
of us were not lucky enough to be able to go to college given certain
circumstances from their upbringing. No money, parents on drugs. Not
enough words of encouragement from surroundings growing up or growing
up in poverty thinking there is no way out. With that said, does that
mean that people should feel less than, not have a roof over
their head or be warm at night. My point is too many people are trying
to survive financially these days and to be discriminated against for
your races is absolutely wrong and needs to end. Love thy neighbor,
help thy neigbor and let’s all genuinely come together as one. Much
respect to you revolutionaries always, stand up for what’s right.
Believe, Stay Strong. Love yourself and be kind to one another. Be
blessed on your journey in life.
Chicago Anti- July 4th celebration
