Leader’s Stories

Kemba Smith’s story featured on “America In Black”

Kemba Smith’s story featured on “America In Black”

Special correspondent Ed Gordon talks to Kemba Smith about her ongoing fight to free those incarcerated people who are still in prison.
Celia Colon

Celia Colón launches new “Powered By Pain” TV series

Celia Colón (Leading with Conviction™ 2018) has launched a new TV series on the JD3 streaming platform. Watch the trailer!
SaulPaul

SaulPaul talks about “Be The Change” on PBS Newshour

SaulPaul (Leading with Conviction™ 2018) was featured last week on PBS Newshour.
David Garlock shares his powerful personal story on the Cold Red Podcast

David Garlock shares his powerful personal story on the Cold Red Podcast

The latest episode featuring David Garlock (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) is entitled, “He Went From Murdering His Abuser to Starring in Films ...”
JLUSA leader Patrice Palmer gets profiled—in the best possible way

JLUSA leader Patrice Palmer gets profiled—in the best possible way

Patrice Palmer (Leading with Conviction™ 2015) was featured recently in The Ohio State University alumni magazine.
Dieter Cantu

JLUSA leader Dieter Cantu speaks about empowering incarcerated youth

Dieter Cantu (Leading with Conviction™ 2020) speaks about his work to empower incarcerated youth in Texas.
JLUSA leader Philip Cooper on mental health and recovery

JLUSA leader Philip Cooper on mental health and recovery

Philip “Change Agent” Cooper (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) talks about his lived experience and work around mental health and recovery.
Returning to Prison — As a Teacher

Returning to Prison — As a Teacher

JLUSA leader David Garlock (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) wrote recently about his experience for the Prison Journalism Project.
Kemba Smith Pradia on today’s criminal justice reform movement

Kemba Smith Pradia on today’s criminal justice reform movement

The Defender interviewed Kemba Smith Pradia (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) during the recent National Urban League Convention in Houston.