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‘We can’t let these people stop us from what we believe in!’
Standing as it does taller and more prominent than most other buildings in Durham, it seems the jail should force people to consider it more often than it seems they do. It’s not a ‘five-star hotel’ as...
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‘If they catch a body, they get away with it’
What’s up, —, it’s me D—. You said you just sent me some books recently, not that I know of. I haven’t had any yet. I’ve been in prison since January 16 and let me tell you this place is much better...
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Hear our cries, society
We Inmates treated like Animals? Are we still Humans? DO OUR TEARS STILL EXIST? Time doing me I’m a young hispanic 18 year old struggling here in Durham County Jail and over the time being here, I’ve...
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‘The police are committing criminal acts…’
—-, I’m currently incarcerated in Durham County Jail, and was given this address by another inmate who has been here some years. Unfortunately I am not in a great situation financially and am starving...
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‘Keep up the fight’
11/27/14 Hey man, what’s up? Wow, Ferguson’s on FIRE! I don’t agree with the violence but they damn sure got attention to police excessive use of force…then that 12 yr old in Cleveland…SO SAD… Hey, I...
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‘C.O.s just stir shit up’
Dec. 13, 2014 How’s it goin? Appreciate you sendin books and tryin to make things better out there and in here. I’m good, makin do with my fellas in –. What concerning me tonight especially is how some...
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Ripping Our Black Families Apart
Well, I am currently incarcerated for drug charges and weapon charges. Yo, I am writing this letter to let you guys know how I feel. First, I would like to say that this ‘stop the police violence’...
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A conspiracy of the incarcerated
Michael Page (Chairman) states that if any of the claims about the actions and atmosphere of the Durham County Jail were substantiated—he would be totally surprised… Let me get this straight—so it’s...
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‘As I was sitting on my bunk:’ a call to freedom fighters
Hey–, Never mind nothing written on the back here, I didn’t have any more paper. Also, never mind that I didn’t reply to the letter you wrote back to me. This letter and poems you’re receiving is...
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‘They use violence to subdue us but we wrong for using violence back’
The following letters came to us late last week. Here is Genapher’s note of explanation: The one letter was mailed out on 11/9 and returned to me 12/22. The other letter was mailed out on 11/25 and was...
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‘A place you are not guaranteed a good night’s peace’
4/2/16 Hi –, It was good to receive your letter and the Vol 15 Feedback bulletin. I appreciate your concern, support and interest. As of my current state of mind, I remain optimistic though terribly...
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‘The world is watching and this is only the beginning’
This letter was returned to the sender for no reason back in early September. He re-sent it with another letter. Power Comrade After reading the last edition of feedback my current situation changed....
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‘They always cry it’s a security concern when they don’t want to change for...
Hey J & S, I hope y’all don’t mind me responding to you both in a single letter. I have just completed putting final touches on a petition for Writ of Mandamus to be mailed to Durham District Court...
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‘We stand for something that we don’t even practice’
November 10, 2016 IOA It’s been a long time coming but I know change gone come. We just have to come together as one. What’s up IOA. I haven’t been avoiding you guys or nothing. I wrote under a...
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‘We made ourselves obsolete’
The whole concept of marching and protesting is only a facade. It’ll never produce long-term results, only a temporary pacifier. The only way to fight against this type of injustice is through the...
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