Onward Blog

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.

JustLeadershipUSA Thanks President Biden for His Leadership and Calls on Him to Use His Authority to Deliver Justice Before His Term Ends

By JLUSA

July 25, 2024

This weekend, President Joe Biden announced he would no longer be seeking the nomination of the Democratic Party for president.

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!

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.

JustLeadershipUSA Applauds the FCC’s Move to Reduce Rates on Voice and Video Calls in Carceral Facilities

By JLUSA

July 18, 2024

Today’s decision will cut rates on video calls in carceral facilities by more than half and lower rate caps for voice calls.

Tiawana Brown shares her story of going from poverty to Charlotte City Council

By JLUSA

Tiawana Brown (Leading with Conviction™ 2020) spoke at the 2024 Wild Goose Festival in Harmony, NC, on a panel about ending mass incarceration.

Kerry Washington’s sitcom UnPrisoned season two available now on streaming

By JLUSA

July 17, 2024

Kerry Washington‘s sitcom UnPrisoned returns on Hulu with all eight episodes of season 2 dropping today!

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.”

Sing Sing’s Clarence Maclin inspired the film and plays himself in “starmaking” role

By JLUSA

July 12, 2024

Sing Sing opens in limited release on July 12 and an expansion will follow in August.

JustLeadershipUSA Celebrates the Passage of the Federal Prison Oversight Act and Urges President Biden to Sign It Into Law

By JLUSA

July 11, 2024

This week, Congress announced the full passage of the Federal Prison Oversight Act.

Keeda Haynes featured in new short documentary film on second chances

By JLUSA

July 8, 2024

Keeda Haynes (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) featured in documentary film highlighting Shelby County reentry initiatives.

Mark Rice says it’s time to close prisons in Wisconsin and reinvest funds to build communities

By JLUSA

July 5, 2024

Leading with Conviction™ 2017 graduate Mark Rice speaks about closing prisons and reinvesting resources to build people and communities.