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Leader’s Stories

DeAnna Hoskins on moving from “Second Chances” to “Fair Chances”

DeAnna Hoskins on moving from “Second Chances” to “Fair Chances”

JLUSA
“Is using the word ‘second chance’ unintentionally limiting? When in reality, we’re asking for fair access …”
Pastor Troy F. Vaughn releases new book <em>From Skid Row to CEO</em>

Pastor Troy F. Vaughn releases new book From Skid Row to CEO

JLUSA
Pastor Troy F. Vaughn (Leading with Conviction™ 2017) launched his new book at a gala event in Inglewood, NC, January 16.
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

JLUSA
“Hoskins, a Cincinnati native who works from her home in East Price Hill, was the first formerly incarcerated person appointed a White House Fellow.”
Doug Smith on life after bipolar and depression, alcohol and substance abuse—on the My Last Relapse podcast

Doug Smith on life after bipolar and depression, alcohol and substance abuse—on the My Last Relapse podcast

JLUSA
After his release, Doug Smith (Leading with Conviction™ 2018) experienced relapses but reframed them as part of recovery rather than failure.
Carole Eady-Porcher celebrates new trauma recovery center opening in Brooklyn, New York

Carole Eady-Porcher celebrates new trauma recovery center opening in Brooklyn, New York

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

JLUSA mourns the passing of Ronnie Waters

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

Dr. Donna Hylton testifies in support of the Survivors Justice Act in New Jersey

JLUSA
Survivors, including author and activist Dr. Donna Hylton (Leading with Conviction™ 2015), provided emotional testimony. Watch now.
Judith Negron shares her support for the SAFER Supervision Act

Judith Negron shares her support for the SAFER Supervision Act

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

Kemba Smith shares her story on the “In Black America” radio show

JLUSA
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Kemba Smith (Leading with Conviction™ 2019).