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Meet the Elders

Prison Focus Radio

Liberate the Caged Voices

Meet the Elders

Prison Focus Radio

Liberate the Caged Voices

Meet the Elders

Prison Focus Radio

Sitawa Jamaa

Government Name: Ronnie Dewberry

CDCr number: B59864

Age: 66

Time Caged: 43 years

Time in Solitary Confinement: 30 years

Released: February 14, 2024

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Sitawa’s Story

During Sitawa’s 43 years in prison, he worked tirelessly to promote nonviolence, rehabilitation, and racial solidarity and justice within CDCR.

Through written advocacy, administrative appeals, hunger strikes, and formal litigation, Sitawa dedicated himself to dismantling prison violence.

Even though his advocacy repeatedly cost him his freedom – and at times, nearly his life – his devotion to justice remains unceasing. NOW, AFTER 43 YEARS, Sitawa finally came home February 14, 2024.

Writing by Sitawa Jamaa

Collection of Brutha Sitawa Nantambu Jamaa’s Writings for The Bay View

Liberate the Caged Voices