Onward Blog

Paul Rothschild on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

March 18, 2026

Paul Rothschild (Leading with Conviction™ 2024) on transferring skills from the corporate world to social justice work.

Donna Hylton on finding light, hope, and meaning when life delivers its hardest “no”

By JLUSA

March 16, 2026

Dr. Donna Hylton shares her deeply personal journey of resilience, healing, and transformation, offering wisdom for anyone navigating darkness.

From Second Chances to Fair Chances

March 12, 2026

At JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA), we believe it is time to expand the conversation.

JLUSA leaders speak to A&E Investigates about formerly incarcerated people running for public office

By JLUSA

March 11, 2026

DeAnna Hoskins, Marlon Chamberlain, Tarra Simmons, and Keturah Herron are all included in a new article from A&E Investigates.

Kemba Smith’s story is an example of how Women’s History Month often forgets how Black women are criminalized for the crimes of men

By JLUSA

March 9, 2026

“[Kemba] Smith’s story is not an anomaly. Across American history, Black women have borne the consequences of policies and practices …”

Launching #SecondChancesInAction for 2026 — announcing partnership with In Their Hands documentary airing on PBS stations in April

By JLUSA

March 6, 2026

We announced a new partnership with the producers of the award-winning documentary In Their Hands airing on ~100 PBS stations in April.

Crystal Voight on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

March 4, 2026

Crystal Voight⁠ (Leading with Conviction™ 2024) shares her powerful personal story and her vision for helping others with reentry.

Yasmine Arrington Brooks on what led her to start ScholarCHIPs for children of incarcerated parents

By JLUSA

March 2, 2026

Yasmine Arrington Brooks (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) has written a new article for the American Association of Colleges and Universities magazine.

Season two of The Pitt tackles prison food and violence

By JLUSA

February 27, 2026

In this episode, doctors treat Gus, an incarcerated patient suffering from severe malnutrition.

DeAnna Hoskins on the State of Criminal Justice Reform in the U.S.

By JLUSA

February 26, 2026

JustLeadershipUSA President and CEO DeAnna Hoskins joined Roland Martin on his daily digital show Roland Martin Unfiltered.

Marcus Kelley on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

February 25, 2026

Marcus Kelley (Leading with Conviction™ 2024)⁠ talks about his work to end the legal slavery exception clause in the 13th Amendment.

Robyn Hasan-Simpson on the Survivor Justice Act in Georgia—and what comes next

By JLUSA

February 23, 2026

Robyn Hasan-Simpson (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) says women coming out of prison need more reintegration support than is currently available.