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Image for post titled Yasmine Arrington Brooks on what led her to start ScholarCHIPs for children of incarcerated parents

Yasmine Arrington Brooks on what led her to start ScholarCHIPs for children of incarcerated parents

By JLUSA

March 2, 2026

Yasmine Arrington Brooks (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) has written a new article for the American Association of Colleges and Universities magazine.
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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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Derrell Frazier releases new report on creating second chances for Maryland’s justice-involved youth

By JLUSA

February 18, 2026

“If Maryland wants safer communities and a stronger economy, it must make sure that every young person has a real second chance …”
Image for post titled Saad Soliman on having “Courageous Conversations” and building a just world beyond blame and cancellation

Saad Soliman on having “Courageous Conversations” and building a just world beyond blame and cancellation

By JLUSA

February 16, 2026

Saad Soliman (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) talks about collaborating on “Courageous Conversations: Israel and Palestine on Campus” at UNC.
Image for post titled Joshua Hoe on the “National Emergency on Crime”—and why it isn’t real—and “walking into every room like you belong” on two new podcasts

Joshua Hoe on the “National Emergency on Crime”—and why it isn’t real—and “walking into every room like you belong” on two new podcasts

By JLUSA

February 13, 2026

Josh Hoe (Leading with Conviction™ 2021) appeared recently on two new podcast episodes. Listen to both of them now!
Image for post titled Robyn Hasan-Simpson on overcrowding in the Fulton County jail in Georgia

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.”
Image for post titled Yasmine Arrington Brooks accepts her award as a “Washingtonian of the Year” for 2025

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!
Image for post titled Jamira Burley on why people are fleeing TikTok after U.S. takeover went into effect

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.”
Image for post titled Marlon Chamberlain celebrates Clean Slate victory in Illinois

Marlon Chamberlain celebrates Clean Slate victory in Illinois

By JLUSA

January 19, 2026

“It took me a minute to process it all, but this was a huge victory ...”
Image for post titled What Cecilia Zavala told John Legend she most wants social justice funders to understand

What Cecilia Zavala told John Legend she most wants social justice funders to understand

By JLUSA

January 15, 2026

Cecilia Zavala (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) says, “This is a defining moment for philanthropy.”
Image for post titled DeAnna Hoskins named one of the <em>Cincinnati Enquirer</em>’s “People to Watch” in 2026

DeAnna Hoskins named one of the Cincinnati Enquirer’s “People to Watch” in 2026

By JLUSA

January 13, 2026

“Hoskins, a Cincinnati native who works from her home in East Price Hill, was the first formerly incarcerated person appointed a White House Fellow.”
Image for post titled Hakim Crampton on Michigan ID program for formerly incarcerated people upon reentry

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 …”
Image for post titled Chandra Bozelko asks why more are not championing religious freedom for incarcerated individuals

Chandra Bozelko asks why more are not championing religious freedom for incarcerated individuals

By JLUSA

January 2, 2026

“Landor represents precisely the kind of religious freedom issue that progressives have historically championed.”
Image for post titled Chivas Watson on rising health care costs

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.
Image for post titled Emilee Shell calls for executive clemency in the case of Maurice Taylor

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.”
Image for post titled Jonathan Morgan on how prison education programs save lives and money

Jonathan Morgan on how prison education programs save lives and money

By JLUSA

December 19, 2025

“Ending these programs removes hope, opportunity, and any meaningful incentive for personal growth …”