Monica Cosby's guest appearances

Monica Cosby

AirGo

Beyond Prisons

Andrea Ritchie

Jamila Woods

Krista Franklin

Raych Jackson

José Olivarez

Michelle Jones

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor

Angela Davis

Jamilah Lemieux

Dewayne Perkins

Camonghne Felix

Nate Marshall

Eve Ewing

David Stein

Stacey Sutton

OwlTail

In this episode, Kim sits down with Monica Cosby to talk about the draconian policy in the Delaware Department of Corrections to end all physical mail sent to prisoners.  Join us to take action on Friday, March 18, 2022, and on Monday through Wednesday, March 21-23, 2022. Details at:  https://www.beyond-prisons.com/home/say-no-to-eliminating-physical-mail-in-delaware-prisons Kim and Monica discuss the cruelty of this policy, which would prevent prisoners from receiving sympathy cards, birthday cards, and even hand-drawn items sent by their children or other loved ones. They also get into the painful isolation that this policy will lead to for many prisoners, whose main way of connecting with loved ones on the outside is through the mail, because of the cost of phone calls and the hassle of traveling long distances for in-person visits. Finally, they touch on the Delaware DOC's flimsy claim that this policy is designed to reduce contraband--and the much clearer profit motive behind digital mail.  Monica Cosby is a mother, grandmother, activist, organizer, restorative justice and peace circle keeper, poet, person of the theater, and a lover of books, music, cats, dogs, and the earth. Her life and work have been shaped and informed by the communities she has belonged to, including the community of artists, scholars and mothers with whom she was incarcerated for twenty years and whose survival was and is an act of resistance against a system that would dispose of them. She is the lead organizer of Moms United Against Violence and Incarceration and is a wonderful and valuable spirit in the Chicago movement community. Episode Resources &amp; Notes  Say NO To Eliminating Physical Mail In Delaware Prisons  Coverage of DEDOC mail policy Petition in opposition to the mail policy Credits Created and hosted by Kim Wilson and Brian Sonenstein Edited by Ellis Maxwell Website &amp; volunteers managed by Victoria Nam Theme music by Jared Ware Support Beyond Prisons Visit our website at beyond-prisons.com Support our show and join us on Patreon. Check out our other donation options as well. Please listen, subscribe, and rate/review our podcast on  Apple Podcast, Spotify, and  Google Play Join our mailing list for updates on new episodes, events, and more Send tips, comments, and questions to beyondprisonspodcast@gmail.com Kim Wilson is available for speaking engagements and to facilitate workshops. Please contact beyondprisonspodcast@gmail.com for more information Twitter: @Beyond_Prison Facebook:@beyondprisonspodcast Instagram:@beyondprisons

In this episode, Kim sits down with Monica Cosby to talk about the draconian policy in the Delaware Department of Corrections to end all physical mail sent to prisoners.  Join us to take action on Friday, March 18, 2022, and on Monday through Wednesday, March 21-23, 2022. Details at: <a href="https://www.beyond-prisons.com/home/say-no-to-eliminating-physical-mail-in-delaware-prisons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.beyond-prisons.com/home/say-no-to-eliminating-physical-mail-in-delaware-prisons</a> Kim and Monica discuss the cruelty of this policy, which would prevent prisoners from receiving sympathy cards, birthday cards, and even hand-drawn items sent by their children or other loved ones. They also get into the painful isolation that this policy will lead to for many prisoners, whose main way of connecting with loved ones on the outside is through the mail, because of the cost of phone calls and the hassle of traveling long distances for in-person visits. Finally, they touch on the Delaware DOC's flimsy claim that this policy is designed to reduce contraband--and the much clearer profit motive behind digital mail.  Monica Cosby is a mother, grandmother, activist, organizer, restorative justice and peace circle keeper, poet, person of the theater, and a lover of books, music, cats, dogs, and the earth. Her life and work have been shaped and informed by the communities she has belonged to, including the community of artists, scholars and mothers with whom she was incarcerated for twenty years and whose survival was and is an act of resistance against a system that would dispose of them. She is the lead organizer of Moms United Against Violence and Incarceration and is a wonderful and valuable spirit in the Chicago movement community. Episode Resources &amp; Notes <a href="https://www.beyond-prisons.com/home/say-no-to-eliminating-physical-mail-in-delaware-prisons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Say NO To Eliminating Physical Mail In Delaware Prisons</a> <a href="https://www.wdel.com/news/delaware-doc-to-kick-off-pilot-program-to-eliminate-mail-system-contraband/article_bdb5444c-9e47-11ec-8008-77182517174c.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Coverage of DEDOC mail policy</a> <a href="https://forms.gle/zJuSsDL7wt4Thyfn7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Petition in opposition to the mail policy</a> Credits Created and hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/phillyprof03/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kim Wilson</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bsonenstein" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Sonenstein</a> Edited by Ellis Maxwell Website &amp; volunteers managed by Victoria Nam Theme music by Jared Ware Support Beyond Prisons Visit our website at <a href="https://www.beyond-prisons.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">beyond-prisons.com</a> Support our show and <a href="https://patreon.com/beyondprisons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">join us on Patreon</a>. Check out our other <a href="https://www.beyond-prisons.com/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation options</a> as well. Please listen, subscribe, and rate/review our podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-prisons/id1225051999" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcast</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1CyVMWOtp5Ra8omjvJV2HZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ihfhyo33hcpgwhmequkkgmefmde?t%3DBeyond_Prisons%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Google Play</a> Join our <a href="http://eepurl.com/cQECub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mailing list</a> for updates on new episodes, events, and more Send tips, comments, and questions to <a href="mailto:beyondprisonspodcast@gmail.com">beyondprisonspodcast@gmail.com</a> Kim Wilson is available for speaking engagements and to facilitate workshops. Please contact <a href="mailto:beyondprisonspodcast@gmail.com">beyondprisonspodcast@gmail.com</a> for more information Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/beyond_prison" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Beyond_Prison</a> Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/beyondprisonspodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beyondprisonspodcast</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/beyondprisons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beyondprisons</a>

Delaware's Draconian Mail Policy feat. Monica Cosby

Monica Cosby is an organizer, activist, and mother who was incarcerated for 20 years in the state of Illinois. She now works for the Westside Justice Center, is the lead organizer of Moms United Against Violence and Incarceration, and is a wonderful and valuable spirit in the Chicago movement community. She talks about growing up in Uptown, the lessons about liberation and abolition she learned while inside, the transition after coming home, and a very special moment that makes Damon cry.Recorded 10/23/19 in ChicagoMusic from this week's show:Well and Good - Podington Bear

Monica Cosby is an organizer, activist, and mother who was incarcerated for 20 years in the state of Illinois. She now works for the Westside Justice Center, is the lead organizer of Moms United Against Violence and Incarceration, and is a wonderful and valuable spirit in the Chicago movement community. She talks about growing up in Uptown, the lessons about liberation and abolition she learned while inside, the transition after coming home, and a very special moment that makes Damon cry. Recorded 10/23/19 in Chicago Music from this week's show: Well and Good - Podington Bear

Ep 211 - Monica Cosby