Cafe Mocha Radio: HBCU Film Fest Honors Freedom
President Biden granted clemency to Kemba Smith Pradia and Michelle West, women imprisoned for drug offenses related to their partners. HBCU First LOOK Film Festival...
Tag : criminal justice reform
Meek Mill Pardoned, Commits to Justice Reform
Meek Mill receives official pardon from Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf for 2008 drug and gun charges. The rapper commits to continuing his criminal justice reform...
Meek Mill Bails Out 20 Philly Women for Holidays
Meek Mill paid bail for 20 incarcerated Philadelphia women to spend holidays with their families. The REFORM Alliance co-founder also provided gift cards for groceries...
Lawyer-Politician Aims to Drive Justice Reform
TSU political science student Mariah Rhodes aims to become a lawyer and politician focused on criminal justice reform. The Memphis native chose Tennessee State University...
John Legend on Incarceration, Family, and Music
John Legend discusses mass incarceration, minimum sentencing laws, and family life in revealing WBLS interview with Deja Vu....
All Def Digital Justice Town Hall
Russell Simmons' All Def Digital launches its first Town Hall on criminal justice reform and policing, moderated by Melissa Harris-Perry with expert panelists....
John Legend Joins Youth First DC #FREEAMERICA Tour
Grammy winner John Legend launches his #FREEAMERICA tour in DC, partnering with Youth First to combat youth incarceration and promote criminal justice reform....
Mother Seeks Commutation for Son’s 25-Year Sentence
Phyllis Giles petitions for her veteran son Michael's 25-year sentence commutation after he defended himself from an unprovoked attack in Tallahassee....
Justice Dept. Revises Low-Level Drug Prosecutions
Attorney General Eric Holder announced the Department of Justice will no longer pursue strict mandatory minimums for low-level, nonviolent drug offenders....
