Onward Blog

JLUSA leader Tarra Simmons first among five formerly incarcerated elected to state legislatures since 2021

By JLUSA

June 16, 2023

Since 2021, a string of people have been elected to state legislatures who openly discuss their histories with the criminal justice system.

“Slutty Vegan” founder credits her formerly incarcerated father for her entrepreneurial hustle

By JLUSA

June 13, 2023

Aisha “Pinky” Cole, owner and operator of the Slutty Vegan restaurant chain, was profiled recently in The New Yorker.

Hear directly from Larry Miller at JLUSA’s Ninth Annual Benefit Gala

By JLUSA

June 4, 2023

In this interview, Nike executive Larry Miller shares why employers should give the formerly incarcerated a second chance.

JLUSA leader Ashley Goldon says: “Don’t forget those who can’t get a clean slate”

By JLUSA

June 3, 2023

2020 Leading with Conviction™ graduate and 2023 Leading with Conviction™ Award recipient Ashley Goldon writes about her experience with “Clean Slate.”

Use the “Copeland Test” to determine if a movie or TV show is antiracist

By JLUSA

Dr. Philippe Copeland has developed what he calls the “Copeland test” for determining if a movie or TV show is antiracist.

JLUSA leader David Gaspar on Rattling the Bars

By JLUSA

May 30, 2023

2019 Leading with Conviction graduate David Gaspar joins Mansa Musa on Rattling the Bars to talk about the cash bail system in the U.S.

Queer Eye season 7 features formerly incarcerated business owner

By JLUSA

May 27, 2023

Maryam Henderson-Uloho owns SisterHearts Thrift Store and employs other formerly incarcerated people like herself.

JLUSA President and CEO attends White House Convening on Equity

By JLUSA

May 26, 2023

On Tuesday, May 23, JustLeadershipUSA President and CEO DeAnna Hoskins attended a White House Convening on Equity.

JLUSA leader Maggie Luna speaks out against proposed Texas legislation that would make illegal voting a felony

By JLUSA

May 25, 2023

2021 Leading with Conviction™ graduate Maggie Luna is speaking out against legislation that would make illegal voting a felony.

JLUSA’s Ninth Annual Benefit Gala auction

May 24, 2023

JLUSA is excited to auction pieces from young artists generously donated by the Assembly program at Recess Art.

Free Download: Our History Has Always Been Contraband ebook

By JLUSA

The new book edited by Colin Kaepernick, Robin D. G. Kelley, and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor is not coming out in print until this summer!

Dismantling Jim Crow: Listen now to special episodes of the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

May 23, 2023

These special episodes of the JustUs Speaks Podcast are taken from a livestream event that was recorded in February for Black History Month.