| am a Muslim brother. The Dalit Voice has been good to me, and | highly appreciate your unselfish care and concern. You gave me a Voice by publishing information about my case which alerted people to the injustice in the US (DV Feb.16, 2001 p.12). Two racist jury trials were rigged against me. The United States of Amerikkka does not view itself as a multi-ethnic society where pluralism and diversity are the enriching factors. If a person is of European extraction here, they’re not recognized by their ethnic identity. They’re called “White”. That is what makes them Amerikkkan. They do not like their non-White minorities to communicate with people of different cultures from other parts of the world.
The Indiana Information Centre on the Abolition of Capital Punishment has pleaded for my release. The press note says:
For over two decades, Zolo has proven himself to be a model prisoner and a productive citizen.
Within the prison he has a record of non-violence and is greatly respected by fellow prisoners as well as many of the correctional staff. He has also become an accomplished writer and artist. His oil paintings have been exhibited across the US and his artwork has also appeared as illustrations in several books written by others. In addition, Zolo has written numerous articles and pamphlets about the politics, social plight and culture of Black people in America. Through his artwork and writings, Zolo has become known to people from different communities, including religious people, cultural workers, African- American elected officials and activists and anti- death penalty advocates. Those who have come to know Zolo over the years can attest to his gentle nature, his profound commitment to social justice and his dedication to equality for all people. it is clear that Zolo’s is a life, which under any circumstances, should not be extinguished by the State of Indiana. After 21 years of exemplary conduct, he has proven that he deserves to live. (PO Box: 55033, | Indianapolis, IN 46205-033, 317 466 7128).
