Ashanti Alston - Black Panther on Political Prisoners, Anarchism and Black Lives Matter by etta cetera

February 7, 2016 - Ashanti Alston, Black Panther, Soldier of the Black Liberation Army and Political Prisoner speaks about the impact of Russell Maroon Shoatz, Anarchism, organizing as a teenager with the Black Panthers, the Black Lives Matter convening in Cleveland, the importance and preciousness of relationships, studying in prison, escape attempts, all that you risk when you engage in the struggle and all that you love when you are committed to justice.

Biko and Yasmine were kind enough to share their dad with us! You will hear them in the background. You'll also hear Ashanti emphasizing his points by tapping on the table.

To read Maroon's writing that Ashanti mentions check out - https://russellmaroonshoats.wordpress.com/writings-interviews/

The Jericho Movement - http://www.thejerichomovement.com/

Thanks for the interview Ashanti!!