Onward Blog

PBS Newshour features JLUSA leader Tarra Simmons

By JLUSA

November 9, 2023

As part of the “Searching for Justice” series, PBS Newshour tells the story of Tarra Simmons (Leading with Conviction™ 2018).

JLUSA leaders discuss rural reentry at conference for Appalachian funders

By JLUSA

November 8, 2023

Philip Cooper (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) and Lester Young spoke at the 2023 Rural Re-Entry Workforce Convening last week.

Jamira Burley named one of ESSENCE magazine’s “Power 40”

By JLUSA

November 6, 2023

ESSENCE magazine has named its “Power 40” for 2023, which includes JLUSA leader Jamira Burley (Leading with Conviction™ 2015).

Directly Impacted Consumer Rights and New Federal Efforts

By Zach Ruppel

November 3, 2023

Increasing economic mobility also means increasing the knowledge of consumer rights in the process or reentry and reintegration.

JLUSA leader Keeda Haynes on restoring voting rights post-incarceration

By JLUSA

Keeda Haynes (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) appeared this week on “OpenLine” on WTVF Newschannel 5 in Tennessee. Watch the full video now.

Vote for Yasmine Arrington for 2023 CNN Hero of the Year

By JLUSA

November 1, 2023

Congratulations to Yasmine Arrington on being nominated for 2023 CNN Hero of the Year!

Savvy Shabazz receives 2023 “Grassroots Peacebuilder” award

By JLUSA

October 31, 2023

On October 26, Savvy Shabazz (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) received the “Grassroots Peacebuilder” award from Interfaith Paths to Peace.

Tickets available now for the “Kemba” movie at film festivals in November

By JLUSA

October 28, 2023

Tickets are now available to watch the MPI Original and BET Original feature film Kemba at top film festivals across the country in November.

Candice Bailey talks about “the miscarriage of justice” in the Elijah McClain case

By JLUSA

October 27, 2023

Candice Bailey (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) speaks with Colorado public radio following the split verdict in the trial of two police officers.

Mark Rice shares his personal story as a formerly incarcerated leader

By JLUSA

October 26, 2023

JLUSA leader Mark Rice (Leading with Conviction™ 2017) tells his story on Wisconsin public radio.

JLUSA leader Tracey Syphax says five-year window into Trenton Police will not paint a complete picture

By JLUSA

October 25, 2023

JLUSA leader Tracey Syphax speaks out on Trenton Police Department investigation

JLUSA leader Emile DeWeaver speaks out on Gavin Newsom’s prison reform in California

By JLUSA

October 19, 2023

Emile DeWeaver (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) writes in The Appeal.