End the Suffering: Rashid’s Brave Revelation on Prisoners’ Self-Immolation

Kevin "Rashid" Johnson, an enduring prisoner-activist known for revealing the self-immolations at Virginia's Red Onion supermax prison, has recently been relocated to South Carolina. He has faced solitary confinement twice, allegedly as retaliation for his supporters' phone and email advocacy. Currently, Rashid's communication is severely restricted, limited to two handwritten letters monthly, and he lacks access to phones or email. He has initiated another hunger strike, urging supporters to escalate their advocacy efforts to prison officials. The Defenders organization has actively engaged, reaching out to the South Carolina Ombudsman and the Medical Concerns Team, while also utilizing the Freedom of Information Act to inquire about Rashid's conditions. Additional groups like UPROAR have rallied to support him. Advocates are encouraged to contact South Carolina prison authorities to demand the restoration of Rashid's regular access to correspondence and personal belongings. For updates, supporters can follow through communications with Defenders at DefendersFJE@hotmail.com.