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From Solitary to Solidarity: Navigating Rentry and Resistance

Conversation with activist Mwalimu Shakur (aka Ajamu Watu) as he speaks to Law@theMargins founder and editor Chaumtoli Huq on the on the barriers to re-entry, the cruelty of the carceral system, and the necessity of grassroots organizing—both inside and outside prison walls. Mwalimu Shakur, released from a California prison in 2023 after over 20 years of incarceration—much of it in solitary confinement. Mwalimu was severely injured, including damage to his vision, as a direct result of his organizing efforts among incarcerated workers. His resilience and organizing have inspired many. Our personal connection to Mwalimu began in 2018, when he wrote to us after reading our reporting on solitary confinement and hearing the voices of other incarcerated people we published. He saw himself in that work. (See: "What I Learned After 10 Years in the Hole"). Since then, our correspondence has deepened—politically and personally. We spoke about the global nature of state violence, drawing parallels between Mwalimu’s incarceration. We agreed: the term political prisoner is often weaponized to decide who is "worthy" of our solidarity. Support our work. https://lawatthemargins.com/support/d...