We are pleased to provide you with information about PURPLE, what it stands for and why there is such a dire need for the organization throughout this country.
There are roughly 2.4 million people incarcerated in the United States. The largest number in all of American history. With unresolved ethics violations by officers to inmates there will remain constant conflict which can not be resolved due to a gap of mistrust. PURPLE will bridge this gap with hopeful, positive outcomes for both parties. This internal crisis can only be redeveloped with an internal Prisoners’ Union that is supported by dedicated outside organizations.
PURPLE’s mission is to act as an established liaison between inmates and penal officers. To seek peace, enforce rights and to educate inmates to use the pen and not the sword. There should never be violence between deputies and prisoners. We look forward to answering all of your questions.
Our Founder
Corey Miller, better known as C-Murder, was born on March 9,1971, in Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana. He grew up in the Calliope Projects in the Third Ward.
After serving in the U.S. Military, he transitioned into a music career in 1993, quickly gaining prominence in the mid-1990s as a member of the supergroup TRU, under his brother Master P’s label, No Limit Records.
Miller’s career boasts nine albums across six labels, with his 1998 album, Life or Death, earning platinum status. However, in 2002, his life veered dramatically when he was arrested and, in 2009, sentenced to life in prison. Miller, who is currently serving his sentence at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, has consistently asserted his innocence. His case, marked by controversies including key witnesses recanting their testimonies, has led to calls for a new trial.
Miller’s journey exemplifies the quest for justice and fairness that Purple Union champions, making his story a testament to the struggles we strive to address.
