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New documentary shows how a mural at Rikers Island helped incarcerated women find freedom

By JLUSA

March 7, 2025

“Paint Me a Road Out of Here, released by Aubin Pictures, features conversations with Faith Ringgold before her death last year.”
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Kemba Smith on clemency actions—such as presidential pardons and more

By JLUSA

March 5, 2025

“Regardless of who’s in office, we need to understand that this is about freeing human lives.”
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Keturah Herron pursuing legislation to end felony voter disenfranchisement in Kentucky

By JLUSA

March 3, 2025

Kentucky is one of only three states — along with Iowa and Virginia — that still prohibits people with felony convictions from voting for life.
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Short documentary film about the death penalty nominated for an Academy Award

By JLUSA

February 28, 2025

The short, from MTV Documentary Films, recounts the emotionally charged story of John Henry Ramirez, who was sentenced to death in 2008.
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Museum pays tribute to Johnny Cash and formerly incarcerated artists

By JLUSA

February 26, 2025

“1968: A Folsom Redemption” and “Beyond Confinement: The Untold Stories” are on view at the Fullerton Museum Center now through March 9.
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Chazidy Bowman addresses the idea of pursuing “state of emergency” bills for the overcrowding of prisons

By Chazidy Bowman

February 24, 2025

“In Ohio—and if you search your state law on overcrowding—the system has already thought five steps ahead of our advocacy.”
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Kevin Hart’s new adult animated series “Lil Kev” will feature formerly incarcerated Uncle Richard Jr. character

By JLUSA

February 21, 2025

BET+ has ordered its first ever adult animated series, ‘Lil Kev,’ based on the childhood of comedian Kevin Hart.
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Los Angeles Chargers NFL football team highlights Brandon Smith for Black History Month

By JLUSA

February 19, 2025

Brandon Smith (Leading with Conviction 2020) grew up in his grandparents’ home, which was destroyed in the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
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Michelle West is finally free today!

By JLUSA

February 18, 2025

President Biden commuted West’s sentence, and she can finally reunite with her daughter outside of prison walls for the first time since 1993.
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Kemba film celebrated during Black History Month

By JLUSA

February 14, 2025

The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival celebrates the film Kemba, highly favorited during the festival, and its social impact.
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Savvy Shabazz on ending indentured servitude in Kentucky prisons

By JLUSA

February 12, 2025

“Part of reentry into our society is to make sure that we are prepared to take care of ourselves and our families. So pay us a livable wage.”
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Khalif Ali celebrates the National Negro Opera House in Pittsburgh for Black History Month

By JLUSA

February 10, 2025

Khalif Ali (Leading with Conviction 2020) currently serves as president of the National Opera House board in Pittsburgh, PA.