The Greater Philadelphia Branch on October 18 presented the Peace and Justice Dove Award to Noelle Hanrahan of Prison Radio.  With this award, Greater Philadelphia WILPF recognized the work Ms. Hanrahan does to bring the voices of those behind prison walls to the public. Through interviews, books and film, Prison Radio has given the public a glimpse of prison life and has challenged misconceptions, said Vivian Schatz.

Prior to giving the award, the Branch enjoyed a one-woman play, Mother Jones, with Margaret Orner portraying the labor reformer who joined coal miners in their struggle to improve working conditions in Colorado 100 years ago.

Photo:  Keith Cook, brother of Mumia Abu Jamal, Noelle Hanrahan of Prison Radio, and Vivian Schatz, presenter of Peace and Justice Dove Award and Greater Philadelphia Branch WILPF member. The broadcasts by political prisoner, Mumia Abu Jamal, air on Pacifica stations nationwide.  Photo credit: Judith Elson