Onward Blog

Brandon Smith shares his thoughts on CBS’s hit drama Fire Country

By JLUSA

April 5, 2024

Brandon Smith (Leading with Conviction™ 2020) is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program (FFRP).

Jessica Snow announces Flikshop’s new “Family Matters” reentry ebooks

By Jessica Snow

April 3, 2024

Jessica Snow (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) is the Vice President of Operations at Flikshop.

Savvy Shabazz says “post-incarceration syndrome”—PICS—is real

By JLUSA

April 2, 2024

Savvy Shabazz (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) educates people and organizations about “post-incarceration syndrome” (PICS).

JustLeadershipUSA Celebrates Second Chance Month 2024

By JLUSA

April 1, 2024

JustLeadershipUSA President and CEO DeAnna Hoskins shared this statement with the JLUSA team today.

Thad Bereday on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

He went to federal prison for financial fraud charges, and it changed his life forever. He now hosts the Redemption Radio faith-based podcast.

Yasmine Arrington highlighted as a “Drew Gooder” on The Drew Barrymore Show

By JLUSA

March 29, 2024

Yasmine Arrington (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) was featured March 20 on The Drew Barrymore Show as a “Drew Gooder.” Watch now!

Two new Movement and Capacity Building Specialists have joined JLUSA!

By JLUSA

March 27, 2024

Please help us welcome both of these amazing leaders to the JLUSA team!

Guy Hamilton-Smith on people with convictions for sex offenses, science, and “shadow con law”

By JLUSA

March 26, 2024

Guy Hamilton-Smith (Leading With Conviction™ 2019) writes on his personal Substack about sex offenses, science, and what he calls “shadow con law.”

Simone Price on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

March 25, 2024

Her personal experience with the criminal justice system is what put her on the path that she is on now, helping others become advocates. Listen now!

Ronald Simpson-Bey testifies on Second Look Legislation before Michigan House Criminal Justice Committee

By JLUSA

March 22, 2024

Ronald Simpson-Bey testified Tuesday at a public hearing on the Second Look Legislation before the Michigan House Criminal Justice Committee. Watch!

New Film About Shirley Chisholm Available Now on Netflix

By JLUSA

Regina King stars as Shirley Chisholm in “Shirley” — the story of the first Black congresswoman and her trailblazing run for president of the U.S.

JLUSA leaders receive funding from MacKenzie Scott’s foundation

By JLUSA

March 21, 2024

Congratulations to JLUSA leaders who received grants this week from MacKenzie Scott’s foundation, Yield Giving!