Running Down The Walls 2019 Reportback

Philly ABC is happy to report the success of our second annual Running Down The Walls in support of political prisoners, held on September 7th, roughly 2 years from the date that our group formed. We again chose a late summer date for the event, but we hope to align our 2020 RDTW with other […]

Monday, Sept 23rd: Letter-writing for anarchist hacker Jeremy Hammond

We are at it once again sending some love to punitively locked up for their political beliefs and facing additional repression while inside for the same reason. When: Monday, September 23rd, 6:30-8:30pmWhere: A-Space, 4722 Baltimore Ave. Bring only yourself or friends and comrades. All letter-writing supplies and snacks are provided. Jeremy Hammond is an anarchist […]

Monday, 8/26: Letter-writing for anarchist Eric King

When: Monday, August 26th, 6:30pm Where: A-Space, 4722 Baltimore Avenue Snacks Provided; No Letter-writing Experience Necessary Eric King, vegan anarchist political prisoner, was arrested and charged with an attempted firebombing of a government official’s office in Kansas City, MO in September 2014. Eric was charged with throwing a hammer through a window of the building, […]

Monday 7/22 Letter-writing for Chuck and Del Africa

When: Monday, July 22nd, 6:30 pm Where: A-Space Charles Sims “Chuck” Africa and Delbert Orr Africa are two of the longest held political prisoners in the world, having been in prison for over 40 years. They are the last two of the MOVE 9, incarcerated since 1978, after a siege in the Powelton Village by […]

Monday, May 27th: Intro to Prisoner Letter-writing Event

Curious to write to prisoners, but not sure how to start or who to write to? Join us for our monthly letter-writing event this month for an intro on how to get started and open discussion on political prisoners who might be seeking more mail or penpals. We will also be distributing our newly-printed Philly […]

April 22nd Letter-writing for BLM Prisoner Josh Williams

Where: A-Space, 4722 Baltimore Avenue When: Monday, April 22nd, 6:30-8:30 PM Snacks and letter-writing supplies provided! Join us on Monday for the next letter-writing for political prisoners, this time for long-term BLM prisoner Josh Williams. On December 24, 2014, in the heat of a protest, Josh who was 19 at the time followed a […]

March 25th: Letter-writing for Jock Palfreeman

Monday March 25th, 6:30pm at A-Space, join us in sending some extra love and support to international anti-fascist prisoner Jock Palfreeman! In December 2007, Jock intervened when he witnessed a gang of 15 fascists chasing and attacking two young Roma boys. Jock ran to the boys’ aid, and did his best to keep the fascists […]

Feb 25th, 6:30pm: Letter-writing Event for Sean Swain

We are at it again with a new location and we’ve switched from the 1st to the 4th Monday of the month; as always all letter-writing supplies & snacks are provided! Where: A-Space, 4722 Baltimore Avenue When: Monday, February 25th, 6:30pm This month we are writing letters to Sean Swain, an anarchist prisoner and […]

Legacy: A Martyr’s Ball – Saturday, Feb 2nd – 7-11pm

Inspired by anarchist balls of the beginning of the 20th century, Philly Anarchist Black Cross will be hosting the first annual “Legacy: A Martyr’s Ball.” Join us for a night of music and fun as we honor freedom fighters of the past while raising funds for ABC’s work to support those imprisoned in liberatory struggles […]

Jan 7th: Letter-writing to Eric King and Kevin “Rashid” Johnson

The new year has arrived! As we kick off 2019, let’s not forget about the struggles of our incarcerated comrades– those who did not get to celebrate, but instead faced increased scrutiny from the state and continue to be retaliated against for their political beliefs. Such retaliation often comes in the form of transfers to […]