Zulu's Diary

Here are a few entries of Zulu's Diary of 2009. More will follow...

Nov. 14 2009
I nearly froze in this MF last night. It had me wishing I could curl up next to some nice lady in a big bed. It was that damn cold I got up and put a sweat shirt on on top of the thermals I had on. It was better, but not home. To endurance!

Nov 13 09
I haven't heard from the UK crew for some time now and it's not like C and H, but I guess they'll be busy with the homeless program they are working with. I might be tripping, but I can't shake the feeling. The counsel told me that he asked the classification about Roy; he went to court last wednesday and it ain't good is what he said, man, man, man.

12 Nov 09
I am nearly finished getting these legal packages ready to send to BJ. Something good will come of this. BJ sent me some copies of the BlackPantherHistoryMonth. And some of Panthers by his house, big people: King, Ericka Higging, Marina, Gail, Bobby Seale, Gayle Dickson. So many brave freedom fighters against oppression, racism, police brutality . I did not choose the revolution, the revolution choose me.

11 Nov. 09
Veterans day, I'll honor my dad who was a veteran. None of his sons went, we had our own war: fighting Jim Crow's racism. The Klan was blowing up peoples houses, like Mr Smith house, because 'he winked at a white lady'. Yes, we were at war, which makes me a veteran too. Power to the fighters!

Roy DID end up in the dungeon, also for throwing hot water on someone who wrote a letter. At 5.55 p.m. we finally got our mail today, mail from 4 days back. There was pasted policy on mail, it said:"As long as we make an effort to get mail to you, we are not at fault." So 2 or 3 days a week is OK, hm. On the pantation the Master's word is law.

8 Nov. 09
The US court is taking on some pretty good cases. One involves' It's cruel and unusual punishment to sentence juveniles to life without parole". And another is "does DA have absolute immunity when they withhold evidence and the defendent goes to prison?" Time will tell what effects this will have on our court system. Peace.

This Louisiana weather is a killer. Two days it's as cold as Chicago in here, the next you know is that's it's hotter than hell and you wake up sweating. But it was pretty good to work out in here; when it's like this I sweat like a wild elephant. After being 15 minutes on the yard, they brought us back in, because a work line was working on the fence, what do they think we can do??

Nov 2nd 09
Salaam! I want to see if we get our mail today since we didn't get any on Friday. I worked out from 3.35 a.m. till 4.58 a.m. It was cold when I started, but once into the work out I sweated like a plow horse in July. Did my morning prayer and relaxed.

Nov 1st 09
This year has almost run out, 61 days left. The new year will bring better things my way. S. was here today and gave me some unbelievable news. Stuff always comes back at you sooner or later, but I do not wish that upon anyone. Punishment comes in different packages. R.I.P.

31 Oct. 09
Yesterday at 5.02 a.m. it was 77 degrees and it went down to 50. It should have gone down to 30, just to see- smile. I got clothes this time, so let it freeze. But I have to think about dudes in J and the dungeon, who only have a t-shirt and shorts. Those devils who punish people like that should be locked up them selves. Sometimes you must act like the devil to defeat him. War.

30 Oct. 09
A new day, a fresh start of something wonderful like walking off the pantation. 5.50 p.m. No mail today, not one FEMA piece of it. This has been going on for a while now. At least 2 days a week our mail goes M.I.A. So if I don't get 4 newspapers on Monday I'll be filing. I will finish the mail I got yesterday. For those who can, salaam.

Assalam Aleikum, Investigative service and Lt. came to let my neighbout D know that somebody complained to the warden that he had been scamped. D was taken to Camp J dungeon. Allah only knows how long he'll be there, maybe 2, 3 years because the administration HATES him. Stay strong D, stay stong!!

5.15 a.m. A new day, with or without yard, we'll see. 8.26 p.m. We went out on the yard today and had a REAL GOOD run for the 1st time in 5 1/2 weeks. Strick, Perry and I ran 25 minutes and I still feel it. I got a belated B-day card from my grand daughter today, bless her heart. She love Big Papa. To late b-day cards and grand daughters!!!

I start another days march towards the gates of freedom. I kind of push it this morning with my work out. I started at 3.25 a.m. and stopped at 5.02. 800 push ups! Well, I got that old Wooley to watch the Saints game. First half was bad, I am sure they could have done with my push ups. Win or lose. I will win. Power to the push ups!

I promised my self to only drink that one cup of coffee in the morning. 5-7 cups a day is just too much sugar and since I just turned 35 I got to watch my sigar intke. Plus: I got to stay ready for anything. I hope we will get our mail today, because we haven't had any ssince the 22nd and everyone was pissed off.
6 pm. Only papers today :(.
Punk sergant had us go on the yard only twice in 6 weeks. I spoke with F. this morning. He told me how his family has tunrned their backs on him. They don't accept his calls; he was crying. I just stood and listened without words. What could I have said to him? It hurted my heart, because their are so many people in ere like F. My family isn't 75% there for me, but I am blessed. This is a real nightmare.

24 October 09
I 'll see what today brings. It's only 4.48 a.m. right now. I better say my morning prayers now.

Bis Millah.
1.55 p.m. I talked with D today, man, it was really good to hear her voice. I wish she could have talked to my son, but there will be times. I'd like them to have regular contact. My day is brighter because of her.

I woke up with Hooks on my mind, thinking about how he must be feeling after the LA court refused to review is case. We never let a denial stop us, but it hurts. He was right at the door of freedom. He will win this fight.
No mail today, no papers, nothing. This shift has been doing this shit regularly. ...They will say "no one to pick it up'. Well, F them! I still have mail from Thursday. What a BS.

Journal, October 22 2009
Assalam Aleikum. I got mail from my sister. I did not read it till this morning, it has been a long time since I heard from her. My family, as strong as we were as a family and as close as we were has fallen to the level that we have today. Shit hurts. I am in here. My voice isn't heard. I love ...my family but I don't feel part of it. I'll write her back.

10 October 2009 I will see how the day goes around the clock, yeah. 1.46 pm; I tried to call A collect, but all circuit was full. Then I tried again, and damn, circuit still full. Who in H... is making all these calls?? I'll try again tomorrow. I asked R to e-mail J and C back and to to send J a pic of me and my grand baby, she will like that. Time waits on no one. In Umoja.

9 October 2009
It was 80 damn degrees at 3.30 a.m. What the H.. Well, this is Louisiana, one can expect anything.
I heard from Billy X. Things are jumping off at the right time. I got to get this upplemental motion ready for a lwayer to handle. Some lawyer will take on my case, plus Bj is pushing things for me. And then there is the Zulu team. All will be well.

8 Oct. 2009
Man, it felt like August in this sweat box last night and this morning. Maybe mother Earth is on drugs or something to have the weather so out of season hehehe. Put the crack pipe down old girl, HA! October still hot...

7 October 2009
"Chaiman" H went to discilpinairy court yesterday. I got to find out what happened. These people sent poor Lee to Camp J. Man, man, I sure hate that. He's going to catch 1000 % hell being a transgender. I know what they do to people like him at J. Only the strong survive.

October 6 2009
No word from A.S.E. about the pictures of me and my grandbaby yet. I hope she got them. She told me the ones she wanted, so I have to make it happen. That's my baby girl! No single newspaper today, so what the FEMA is up with that?? hUMM. Peace somewhat.

October 4, 2009
Tried to call R today to find out did he get a date for my call overseas, ut nothing. And if he had written I wouldn't have had his letter by niw. Well, I guess it's time for plan B. What a world!

October 3rd 2009
I hate this place and everything it stands for. Once in the next 100 lifetimes is more than enough. Man, with the fan on it felt like November last night. I got that thing off, wow. I wonder will the rain stop anyone from coming to the opening day of the rodeo. I hope only 2 people show up. I got word that N. is in the dungeon in Hunt, I hope it isn't true. I told M & M, who are going to see

him.

October 2nd 2009
I will call S. in the morning to see how she is doing and get het to call my son. Most people don't realize that in prison you lose everything, except the right to think and defend one self. I see youngsters rushing into prison because of stupid, stupid shit, like this is some big resting area. Then fools leave here and come straight back. It's beyond my comprehension.

October 1st 2009
Today the kick off of the first Balck Panther History month. For now a month, but soon every day! I read george jackson's books. I wonder what he'd think of being field marchal of the party. He's probably say: "Long live the revolutionary spirit of the BBP". Black Panther 4 life. In umoja.

30 September 2009
The last day of September. My birthday is in 14 days. When I was captured I was only 19 years old,
damn. I did 800 push decline push ups with my feet on my lockerbox and 800 karate kicks and I feel
pretty damn good. Peace or war.
From the Facebook-Zulu-page editor: October 14th Zulu will turn 56, another birthday in solitary
confinement for a murder he never committed.

29 Sept. 2009
Well, the State lawyer and team were here today for the deposition. The State lawyer seemed a little pissed because of my short asnwers. Get used to it. Here comes judgement.
Note: after Katrina - when FEMA was lacking big time, Zulu uses the word 'FEMA' to swear or to
point out a bad situation:).

28 Sept. 2009
Still no yard call. We haven't been out for weeks now and I want to run on y ankle to see if it's healed. My plan was to run every day of Ramadan and only eat 1 meal after sunset. I am just told that I am on attorney call. ACLU. 6.50 pm. The ACLU attorney came, a beautiful sister from Harlem, NY. They will... be back on Tuesday with the State lawyer to do a depositition. I will be ready for any FEMA.

27 Sept. 2009
I still miss you ma-dear (my mom). You know, just the way everything happened. You fought for me, called politicians, but after you died at 44 years young, the warden would never let them see me. I stayed in the dungeon so much for fighting my fate - but through it all I felt your presence. I survived thus far, but I still have some road ahead. Only the strong and wise survive.

26 Sept. 09
Next wednesday will be a month we haven't been on the yard. A week later I still feel the effects of my grandbaby's visit. I hope my son will notice how much I enjoy spending tme with her and bring her more. I just have to get the hell out of here by any means or die while trying. What a nobel death that would be: dieing while taking my freedom back. Hm, Zulu snaps again - hahaha.

25 Sept. 2009
Today is M's birthday, she should have received her card for sure. She's 31, wow, an old lady:).
6.13 p.m. I have noticed for the past 3 weeks we don't get mail on Fridays and Tuesdays anymore, only newspapers if there are any. Well, I still have some to reply too, so I shouldn't complain.
Thanks to all my pen pals!!

Sept 23 2009
I have been in a little battle with the mail room. They tried to get me pay 64 cents to mail out a regular size card. I sent it to the mailroom supervisor to take care of OR give an explanation. He said he sent the card off, but I'll still check if it arrived. This is a BIG problem: mailroom over-charging guys. I considered to file a complaint on the mail room. Don't play with me.

22 Sept. 09
I thought I was going to see A3's civil lawyers today. At least it was said they would be here. So the ACLU lawyer didn't show up. This case might go to trial by next year, but I doubt it. The State is playing a waiting game - wait until H & A go home. Well, if the State thinks that will solve its problem: think again. Giving up is hard when you love to fight!! In jihad.

21 Sept. 09
Still waiting for the mail bag. The dude on the hall says the free boy at the desk now has it. Wow.
I received all my newspapers and 2 letters which I think isn't right. Other dudes are complaining as well about the lack of mail. We won't complain to the mailroom, because they'll cut the number of days on which we get letters. Inmates in other states get mail 3 times a week.

20 Sept. 2009
We have been lied to about our mail. We haven't gotten any since the 17th. We were told they were going to pick mail up from b-line PO. Luing dogs! And I know I got some letters in that damn bag, wherever it is at. Give me peace of mind!

19 Sept. 09
Man, I am feeling on top of the world for the 2nd day in a row. When I walked into the visiting room my grandbaby ran and jumped in my arms. Man, man, she has gotten taller too, she's beautiful. Says she is going to be a teacher. She was tested and she should be in a gifted program for advanced students. Also spoke with Tory. She said the A3 play was very good and Zulu stole the show, yes!