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Image for post titled Saad Soliman on having “Courageous Conversations” and building a just world beyond blame and cancellation

Saad Soliman on having “Courageous Conversations” and building a just world beyond blame and cancellation

By JLUSA

February 16, 2026

Saad Soliman (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) talks about collaborating on “Courageous Conversations: Israel and Palestine on Campus” at UNC.
Image for post titled Joshua Hoe on the “National Emergency on Crime”—and why it isn’t real—and “walking into every room like you belong” on two new podcasts

Joshua Hoe on the “National Emergency on Crime”—and why it isn’t real—and “walking into every room like you belong” on two new podcasts

By JLUSA

February 13, 2026

Josh Hoe (Leading with Conviction™ 2021) appeared recently on two new podcast episodes. Listen to both of them now!
Image for post titled Melissa Ludin on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

Melissa Ludin on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

February 11, 2026

Melissa Ludin (Leading with Conviction™ 2024) talks about balancing her work with the ACLU of Wisconsin and being a partner and a mother of four boys.
Image for post titled Robyn Hasan-Simpson on overcrowding in the Fulton County jail in Georgia

Robyn Hasan-Simpson on overcrowding in the Fulton County jail in Georgia

By JLUSA

February 9, 2026

“Too many people are sitting in jail on low-level, quality of life offenses that really reflect something deeper.”
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New book Jailbirds in Flight shares women’s stories of finding freedom while inside MDC prison in New York City

By JLUSA

February 6, 2026

Formerly incarcerated leader Kariva Nicole talked on a podcast recently about having her story included in the new book Jailbirds in Flight.
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Kyle Giddings on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

February 4, 2026

Kyle Giddings⁠ (Leading with Conviction™ 2024) says it was a conversation with another person while incarcerated that helped him realize his purpose.
Image for post titled Yasmine Arrington Brooks accepts her award as a “Washingtonian of the Year” for 2025

Yasmine Arrington Brooks accepts her award as a “Washingtonian of the Year” for 2025

By JLUSA

February 2, 2026

Yasmine Arrington Brooks (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) gave a moving acceptance speech as a call to action!
Image for post titled <em>Set Her Free</em> documentary highlights female survivors of violence in New Jersey

Set Her Free documentary highlights female survivors of violence in New Jersey

By JLUSA

January 30, 2026

Set Her Free: Exposing the Trauma to Prison Pipeline follows the lives of women fighting for the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act.

Image for post titled Jamira Burley on why people are fleeing TikTok after U.S. takeover went into effect

Jamira Burley on why people are fleeing TikTok after U.S. takeover went into effect

By JLUSA

January 28, 2026

“Our communities are bigger than any one app.”
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Kyle Giddings celebrates Colorado’s decision not to increase prison beds

By JLUSA

January 26, 2026

“At a time when Colorado is facing cuts to higher education, healthcare, and essential services … expanding prisons cannot be the default response.”
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Pastor Troy F. Vaughn releases new book From Skid Row to CEO

By JLUSA

January 23, 2026

Pastor Troy F. Vaughn (Leading with Conviction™ 2017) launched his new book at a gala event in Inglewood, NC, January 16.
Image for post titled Tamara Springs on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

Tamara Springs on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

January 21, 2026

She spent 16 months mostly in maximum security prison after being convicted for RICO charges in nation’s largest public school cheating scandal.