Onward Blog

Kamala Harris sat down with us as a presidential candidate in 2019 — here’s what she said about criminal justice reform

By JLUSA

August 8, 2024

Five years ago, JLUSA was involved in the planning and production of the “Justice Votes 2020 Town Hall,” featuring Kamala Harris. Watch video!

Jennifer Toon discusses lawsuit to force Texas to put air conditioning in all state prisons

By JLUSA

August 5, 2024

A federal judge in Austin is heard a lawsuit last week that aims to force Texas to put air conditioning in all state prisons.

Harold Doc Trulear named new director of the Black Congregations Resource Center at the Howard University School of Divinity

By JLUSA

August 1, 2024

Trulear’s work will empower African American preachers and congregations by equipping them with the necessary tools to address social justice issues.

JLUSA Leaders React to Kamala Harris Becoming the Presumptive Democratic Party Candidate for President

By JLUSA

July 31, 2024

DeAnna Hoskins and Robyn Hasan Simpson were both interviewed by Capital B News for a story this week.

JustLeadership Condems California Governor’s Executive Order to Demolish Homeless Encampments and Criminalize Homelessness

July 30, 2024

JustLeadershipUSA joins California-based homelessness and housing organizations in condemning Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order.

JustLeadershipUSA and the JustUS Coordinating Council Condemn the Nebraska AG’s Decision that Promotes Felony Voter Disenfranchisement

By JLUSA

July 29, 2024

JLUSA condemns recent efforts by Nebraska’s Attorney General and Secretary of State to halt any new voter registrations of Nebraskans with felonies.

Sign on to ask Vice President Kamala Harris to maintain her commitment to criminal justice reform

By JLUSA

July 26, 2024

This letter calls for Vice President Harris to maintain her commitment to criminal justice reform and resist harmful rhetoric that dehumanizes.

JustLeadershipUSA Thanks President Biden for His Leadership and Calls on Him to Use His Authority to Deliver Justice Before His Term Ends

By JLUSA

July 25, 2024

This weekend, President Joe Biden announced he would no longer be seeking the nomination of the Democratic Party for president.

JLUSA team member Lester Young receives recognition from Columbia, SC, mayor and city council

By JLUSA

July 22, 2024

“I experienced a moment that will forever be etched in my heart.” Watch video!

Paul Rothschild receives Canary Impact Award for “Movement Mix-tape” project

By JLUSA

July 19, 2024

Paul Rothschild (Leading with Conviction™ 2024 participant) has been awarded a $10,000 prize from the Canary Impact Fund.

JustLeadershipUSA Applauds the FCC’s Move to Reduce Rates on Voice and Video Calls in Carceral Facilities

By JLUSA

July 18, 2024

Today’s decision will cut rates on video calls in carceral facilities by more than half and lower rate caps for voice calls.

Tiawana Brown shares her story of going from poverty to Charlotte City Council

By JLUSA

Tiawana Brown (Leading with Conviction™ 2020) spoke at the 2024 Wild Goose Festival in Harmony, NC, on a panel about ending mass incarceration.