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Image for post titled Judith Negron shares her support for the SAFER Supervision Act

Judith Negron shares her support for the SAFER Supervision Act

By JLUSA

November 19, 2025

“I had a three-year supervised release, and the conditions were nearly impossible.”
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Kemba Smith shares her story on the “In Black America” radio show

By JLUSA

September 29, 2025

On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Kemba Smith (Leading with Conviction™ 2019).
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Adam Grant on how his nonprofit A Brighter Way is helping formerly incarcerated people in Michigan

By JLUSA

September 19, 2025

Getting out of prison and getting yourself back into society is hard. Adam Grant (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) says everyone needs extra support.
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David Garlock on the Menendez brothers being denied parole

By David Garlock

September 11, 2025

“I have lived their life. My brother and I ... were the same ages as Erik and Lyle, and our offense happened a decade later.”
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Doug Smith on his new book The Path of Rocks and Thorns: Leadership Lessons from a Prison Cell

By JLUSA

August 20, 2025

Doug Smith (Leading with Conviction™ 2018) has a new book entitled The Path of Rocks & Thorns: Leadership Lessons from a Prison Cell.
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Harold Trulear, Ph.D. shares his powerful personal story — from incarceration to the academy

By JLUSA

August 18, 2025

Dr. Harold Trulear (Leading with Conviction™ 2017) sits down for a powerful conversation on justice and the prophetic witness of the Black Church.
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Judith Negron on reclaiming and redefining your purpose after reentry

By JLUSA

July 21, 2025

Judith Negron (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) proves that reentry isn’t just about returning—it’s about reclaiming and redefining your purpose.
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Brittany Lovely on Ten Years Home

By Brittany Lovely

July 16, 2025

Brittany Lovely (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) writes, “I built a new life, but I will not stop there. I will continue to build ...”
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How Keturah Herron became the first openly LGBTQ woman elected to the Kentucky Senate

By JLUSA

June 2, 2025

Keturah Herron (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) is the first openly LGBTQ woman to be elected to the Kentucky Senate.
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Rep. Tarra Simmons supports new legislation in Washington state to provide mental health coverage

By JLUSA

May 5, 2025

Rep. Tarra Simmons (Leading with Conviction™ 2018) says there were many points in her recovery that she was denied mental health treatment.
Image for post titled Ladji Ruffin (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) receives Bachelor of Science in criminal justice leadership

Ladji Ruffin (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) receives Bachelor of Science in criminal justice leadership

By JLUSA

April 17, 2025

JLUSA congratulates Ladji Ruffin (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) for graduating from Mercer University’s College of Professional Advancement.

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“Second chances are critical”: Kemba Smith-Pradia speaks with Nonprofit Quarterly

By JLUSA

April 14, 2025

Kemba Smith-Pradia (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) sat down recently for an interview with Nonprofit Quarterly. Here’s what she had to say!
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Dr. Donna Hylton talks with NY1 about her work with A Little Piece of Light

By JLUSA

March 24, 2025

Dr. Donna Hylton (Leading with Conviction™ 2015) sat down March 23 with NY1 for Women’s History Month to share her powerful personal story.
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Los Angeles Chargers NFL football team highlights Brandon Smith for Black History Month

By JLUSA

February 19, 2025

Brandon Smith (Leading with Conviction 2020) grew up in his grandparents’ home, which was destroyed in the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
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Kemba film celebrated during Black History Month

By JLUSA

February 14, 2025

The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival celebrates the film Kemba, highly favorited during the festival, and its social impact.
Image for post titled Keturah Herron on becoming Kentucky’s first openly LGBTQ+ woman elected to the state Senate

Keturah Herron on becoming Kentucky’s first openly LGBTQ+ woman elected to the state Senate

By JLUSA

February 5, 2025

Keturah Herron (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) made history in 2024 as Kentucky’s first openly LGBTQ+ woman elected to the Senate.