Political Activism

From very early in life Mumia was drawn towards political activism. At the ripe young age of 15 he helped to start the Philadelphia chapter of the Black Panther Party. Upon the groups creation Mumia proclaimed himself the “Lieutenant of Information”. He Spent his time in the party by writing weekly newsletters and pro-panther propaganda. This was the beginning for Mumia’s long and acclaimed journalism and political activism. Mumia went on to bring attention to the horrors that the MOVE organization based in his home town of Philadelphia went through with their repeated conflicts with local police.