During a lengthy incarceration spent mostly in solitary confinement, Russell Maroon Shoatz developed into a prolific writer and voice for the disenfranchised. This first published collection of his accumulated works showcases his understanding of the current historical moment, with proposals for how to move forward embracing new political concepts and practices.

Russell Maroon Shoatz is a dedicated community activist, founding member of the Black Unity Council, former member of the Black Panther Party, and soldier in the Black Liberation Army. He is serving multiple life sentences as a U.S.-held prisoner of war.