students displayed their talents in poetry, rap and original songs in an Open Mic event. “Open Mic is a way to give back to our students and … [Read more...]
BREAKING BARRIERS: Mike Grier makes history as the NHL’s first Black GM
The general manager of the San Jose Sharks, Mike Grier, 47, made the history books by becoming the hockey team’s first Black general manager after … [Read more...]
Inmigrantes de clase media huyen de la violencia en Latino America
Arriesgando sus vidas inmigrantes de clase media dejan sus hogares cansados de la pobreza y violencia. Docenas de inmigrantes de clase media se … [Read more...]
The NBA’s first-ever female draftee
Hall of Fame inductee and the only woman to ever be drafted into the National Basketball Association passed away earlier this year. Lusia Mae Harris, … [Read more...]
‘Black’ dialects stymie stenographers
Courtroom reporters sometimes incorrectly transcribe Black dialect, potentially distorting the official record in criminal cases, according to The New … [Read more...]
Florida program saves canine lives — and prisoners, too
Incarcerated people in Florida are learning how to communicate, take responsibility, and show compassion by bonding with incarcerated dogs, according … [Read more...]
Correspondence with Miami Youth Academy
In October, students at Miami Youth Academy and men at San Quentin State Prison in California started a letter exchange facilitated by the Prison … [Read more...]
Socialización Masculina
Por Tare Beltranchuc Reportero Los hombres no lloran, aguántate como los machos, no seas maricón, no te dejes de nadie... Estas soy algunas … [Read more...]
Families band together creating an alliance focused on protecting incarcerated loved ones
Families and friends of prisoners in Florida are joining forces with advocacy groups to create a stronger voice to protect their loved ones’ rights … [Read more...]
Day of Empathy highlights the good deeds of prisoners
Criminal justice reformers celebrated the Day of Empathy on March 6, helping focus attention on prisoners and former prisoners who make positive … [Read more...]