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Image for post titled Emilee Shell on addressing Mississippi’s addiction crisis

Emilee Shell on addressing Mississippi’s addiction crisis

By JLUSA

March 23, 2026

Emilee Shell (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) says Mississippi could miss out on funding organizations run by people with decades of experience.
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From Second Chances to Fair Chances

March 12, 2026

At JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA), we believe it is time to expand the conversation.
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JLUSA leaders speak to A&E Investigates about formerly incarcerated people running for public office

By JLUSA

March 11, 2026

DeAnna Hoskins, Marlon Chamberlain, Tarra Simmons, and Keturah Herron are all included in a new article from A&E Investigates.
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Kemba Smith’s story is an example of how Women’s History Month often forgets how Black women are criminalized for the crimes of men

By JLUSA

March 9, 2026

“[Kemba] Smith’s story is not an anomaly. Across American history, Black women have borne the consequences of policies and practices …”
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DeAnna Hoskins on the State of Criminal Justice Reform in the U.S.

By JLUSA

February 26, 2026

JustLeadershipUSA President and CEO DeAnna Hoskins joined Roland Martin on his daily digital show Roland Martin Unfiltered.
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Remembering Jesse Jackson for his record on criminal justice reform

By JLUSA

February 17, 2026

JustLeadershipUSA mourns with the nation as we all grieve the loss of one of our greatest leaders, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. (1941-2026).
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Robyn Hasan-Simpson on overcrowding in the Fulton County jail in Georgia

By JLUSA

February 9, 2026

“Too many people are sitting in jail on low-level, quality of life offenses that really reflect something deeper.”
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Yasmine Arrington Brooks accepts her award as a “Washingtonian of the Year” for 2025

By JLUSA

February 2, 2026

Yasmine Arrington Brooks (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) gave a moving acceptance speech as a call to action!
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Jamira Burley on why people are fleeing TikTok after U.S. takeover went into effect

By JLUSA

January 28, 2026

“Our communities are bigger than any one app.”
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Kyle Giddings celebrates Colorado’s decision not to increase prison beds

By JLUSA

January 26, 2026

“At a time when Colorado is facing cuts to higher education, healthcare, and essential services … expanding prisons cannot be the default response.”
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Hakim Crampton on Michigan ID program for formerly incarcerated people upon reentry

By JLUSA

January 5, 2026

“The program has been working quite well, but there are a lot of things missing from it …”
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Chivas Watson on rising health care costs

By JLUSA

December 29, 2025

“It’s really tight for us,” Chivas Watson (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) told KVUE news recently. Watch video.
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Emilee Shell calls for executive clemency in the case of Maurice Taylor

By JLUSA

December 26, 2025

“I don’t know under what circumstances a 20-year sentence for this offense would be lawful.”
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Carole Eady-Porcher celebrates new trauma recovery center opening in Brooklyn, New York

By JLUSA

December 22, 2025

Carole Eady-Porcher (Leading with Conviction™ 2015): “Most of us have been through trauma and violence well before we become addicted.”
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JLUSA mourns the passing of Ronnie Waters

By JLUSA

December 15, 2025

JLUSA mourns the passing of Ronnie Waters (1962-2025), who passed away early Monday morning.
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Dr. Donna Hylton testifies in support of the Survivors Justice Act in New Jersey

By JLUSA

Survivors, including author and activist Dr. Donna Hylton (Leading with Conviction™ 2015), provided emotional testimony. Watch now.