Prison Rebel Birthdays for September

Inspired by the spirit of the Political Prisoners Birthday crew, here’s a short listing of some rebel prisoners who have upcoming birthdays in September. For an an introduction on how to write to prisoners and some things to do and not to do, go here. If you have the time, please also check IWOC’s listing of prisoners facing retaliation for prison strike-related organizing.

Also, wishing a very happy birthday to former J20 prisoner Dane Powell, who would’ve been inside for his birthday last year but is now out!

John Bramble

One of the Vaughn 17 prisoners who participated in an uprising in early 2017.

Birthday: September 1

Address:

John Bramble, SBI# 450202
Sussex Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 500
Georgetown DE 19947

Brian Vaillancourt

Animal Liberation prisoner serving 9 years for attempting to burn down a McDonald’s.

Birthday: September 5

Address:

Brian Vaillancourt #M42889
Robinson Correctional Institution
13423 East 1150th Ave
Robinson, IL 62454, United States

Alexander Irwin

Ferguson rebel serving 7 years on looting charges related to the riots after Michael Brown’s death.

Birthday: September 5

Address:

Alexander Irwin #1318275
ERDCC, 2727 Highway K.
Bonne Terre, MO 63628

Leonard Peltier

American Indian Movement activist jailed since 1977 after being framed for shooting two FBI agents.

Birthday: September 12

Address:

Leonard Peltier
#89637-132
USP Coleman I
P.O. Box 1033
Coleman, FL 33521

Sean Swain

Long-term anarchist prisoner, currently facing increased repression.

Birthday: September 12

Address:

Sean Swain #243-205
Warren CI
P.O. Box 120
Lebanon, Ohio 45036

Abdul Maumin Khabir

Black/New Afrikan liberation prisoner suffering serious medical issues and receiving inadequate treatment. 

Birthday: September 15

Address:

Abdul Maumin Khabir (aka Melvin Mayes) #09891-000
Federal Medical Center Rochester
P.O. Box 4000
Rochester, MN 55903

Steven Martin

Ferguson rebel serving 10 years for looting during the riots after Michael Brown’s death.

Birthday: September 22

Address:

Steven Martin #1141003,
Tipton Correctional Center,
619 North Osage Avenue,
Tipton, MO 65081

Robert Hernandez

One of the Vaughn 17 prisoners who participated in an uprising in early 2017.

Birthday: September 25

Address:

Robert Hernandez, SBI# 00643521
Howard R. Young Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 9561
Wilmington, DE 19809

Greg Curry

Falsely convicted in the aftermath of the historic Lucasville prison uprising, also currently facing increased repression.

Birthday: September 26

Address:

Greg Curry #213-159
OSP
878 Coitsville-Hubbard Road,
Youngstown, OH 44505
U.S.A.

Brian McCarvill

Anarchist prisoner who successfully sued the Oregon prison system for their censorship of anarchist publications.

Birthday: September 27

Address:

Brian McCarvill #11037967
Snake River CI
777 Stanton Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914–8335

Jorge P. Cornell (King Jay)

Inca of the North Carolina Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation, community organizer who worked to broker truces and end gang violence and was given 28 years on a racketeering charge.

Birthday: September 29

Address:

Jorge P. Cornell #28152-057
FCI PETERSBURG MEDIUM
FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
P.O. BOX 1000
PETERSBURG, VA 23804