At a lecture for UMD College Park’s YDSA, the host of Rattling the Bars spoke about his 48 years behind bars, and how the political struggle has evolved over his half-century of experience.

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Mansa Musa, also known as Charles Hopkins, is a 70-year-old social activist and former Black Panther. He was released from prison on December 5, 2019, after serving 48 years, nine months, 5 days, 16 hours, 10 minutes. He co-hosts the TRNN original show Rattling the Bars.