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Image for post titled Brian Beals on expanding the Mud Theatre Project in Chicago

Brian Beals on expanding the Mud Theatre Project in Chicago

By JLUSA

August 19, 2024

Brian Beals was recently awarded a grant for the Mud Theatre Project as part of the Chicagoland Community Leadership Development Investment Program.
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JustLeadershipUSA Announces Chicago Beyond Grant Recipients for Directly Impacted People to Enact Change Within the Criminal Justice System

By JLUSA

August 14, 2024

JLUSA is excited to announce the recipients of grants from Chicago Beyond for The Chicagoland Community Leadership Development Investment Program.
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Kamala Harris sat down with us as a presidential candidate in 2019 — here’s what she said about criminal justice reform

By JLUSA

August 8, 2024

Five years ago, JLUSA was involved in the planning and production of the “Justice Votes 2020 Town Hall,” featuring Kamala Harris. Watch video!
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Jennifer Toon discusses lawsuit to force Texas to put air conditioning in all state prisons

By JLUSA

August 5, 2024

A federal judge in Austin is heard a lawsuit last week that aims to force Texas to put air conditioning in all state prisons.
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Harold Trulear, Ph.D. named new director of the Black Congregations Resource Center at the Howard University School of Divinity

By JLUSA

August 1, 2024

Trulear’s work will empower African American preachers and congregations by equipping them with the necessary tools to address social justice issues.
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JLUSA Leaders React to Kamala Harris Becoming the Presumptive Democratic Party Candidate for President

By JLUSA

July 31, 2024

DeAnna Hoskins and Robyn Hasan Simpson were both interviewed by Capital B News for a story this week.
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Sign on to ask Vice President Kamala Harris to maintain her commitment to criminal justice reform

By JLUSA

July 26, 2024

This letter calls for Vice President Harris to maintain her commitment to criminal justice reform and resist harmful rhetoric that dehumanizes.
Image for post titled JLUSA team member Lester Young receives recognition from Columbia, SC, mayor and city council

JLUSA team member Lester Young receives recognition from Columbia, SC, mayor and city council

By JLUSA

July 22, 2024

“I experienced a moment that will forever be etched in my heart.” Watch video!
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Paul Rothschild receives Canary Impact Award for “Movement Mix-tape” project

By JLUSA

July 19, 2024

Paul Rothschild (Leading with Conviction™ 2024 participant) has been awarded a $10,000 prize from the Canary Impact Fund.
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JLUSA leaders celebrate victory in campaign against new $2 billion Atlanta jail project

By JLUSA

July 16, 2024

“Our communities need resources, not more jails.”
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Marcus Kelley joins calls for criminal justice reform in Michigan

By JLUSA

July 1, 2024

Marcus Kelley (Leading with Conviction™ 2024 participant) spoke recently at a Rally for Reform event in Michigan.
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DeAnna Hoskins speaks to NPR’s “All Things Considered” about women in prisons and jails

By JLUSA

June 28, 2024

DeAnna Hoskins spoke recently with NPR’s All Things Considered about the disparate impact on women in prisons and jails. Listen now.
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Keturah Herron celebrates Pride Month in Kentucky

By JLUSA

June 26, 2024

Kentucky state Rep. Keturah Herron (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) spoke to WHAS11 at a recent LGBTQ Pride Month event in Louisville.
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New Associated Press Stylebook could “completely reform” how media covers criminal justice

By JLUSA

June 25, 2024

On May 29, the Associated Press released The Associated Press Stylebook, 57th Edition, which includes a new chapter on criminal justice.
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Eric Weaver denied entry to the White House — again — this time for gun violence awareness event

By JLUSA

June 20, 2024

Eric Weaver (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) was denied entry to two White House events in the last six months.
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This Juneteenth, Corporate America Must Take a Stand Against Prison Slavery

By JLUSA

June 19, 2024

We’re calling on all corporations to stop their use of prison labor. Tell your favorite brands to get on board!