Author: MaxParthas

Max Parthas (Born in 1964 in Paterson, NJ) is a well-known Modern Day Abolitionist, Activist, Spoken Word Artist, and Mentor. He is a visionary who doesn’t mind speaking his mind and facing the ugly truths of modern day slavery head-on via the use of public platforms such as social media, broadcast radio, spoken word poetry, and videography. Parthas endeavors to enlighten and educate his audiences with poetic images of reality that leave them searching for truth. Often at the forefront of history and events, his “In your face” honesty and passion act as a double edged sword that will force you to open your eyes and see the world for what it is (minus the rose-colored glasses); especially when it comes to the topic of Modern Day Slavery and the Prison Industrial System. He has won numerous awards, accolades and is a well-respected in the Spoken Word Industry both nationally and internationally. He has appeared on stage with poetry giants, Emmy, Peabody and Grammy award winner(s), Hollywood Actors and Hip-Hop artists alike. His work has appeared in anthologies, CDs, and numerous publications. Maximus Parthas currently lives resides in Eastover, SC and co hosts the weekly informative broadcast of New Abolitionists Radio on the blacktalkradionetwork.com. For the past 15 years he has studied and reported on the American justice system and its practice of legalized slavery and human trafficking made possible by the US constitution’s 13th amendment in association with prison, jails, private industry, legislation and criminal justice. He is considered one of the nation’s leading experts and has written extensively on the subject.