Pearls & Prison

07/12/2015

Going to prison can lead to a lifetime of stigmatization. I was happy to share some of my journey with B Stigma-Free.

I Went to Prison – How’s That for an Ice Breaker? Recently, my daughter Laurin and I attended a tech conference in Boulder, CO: the T-3 Summit. As the conference began, we were asked to break into groups of four people for an icebreaker activity. The instructions given were – each person will pres…

06/03/2015

Paused to offer sweets to those in our co-working space for allowing us to us to use the entire 3rd floor this Friday.

06/03/2015

Friday is our DesignThinking workshop. We are focused on , so life after prison is more efficient for all of us!

05/29/2015

Facts concerning in America.

05/29/2015

Excited to participate in 6/4 &/6/5 hope you will join us.

04/29/2015

Hilary Clinton is prepared to take on mass incarceration heading into the 2016 election.

WASHINGTON -- Hillary Clinton will deliver a major speech on criminal justice reform Wednesday, calling for fundamental changes to how the United States punishes its citizens and an end to a system that disproportionately targets black men. Clint...

04/29/2015

A one s*x fits all approach to prison is not the answer.

Joanna Moorhead: Psychologist Stephanie Covington believes understanding trauma can help staff appreciate that women in jail can be victims too

04/14/2015

I love it when stars show their depth by supporting social causes.

NEW YORK (AP) — John Legend has launched a campaign to end mass incarceration. The Grammy-winning singer announced the multiyear initiative, FREE AMERICA, on Monday. He will visit and perform at a correctional facility on Thursday in Austin, T...

04/08/2015

spent the day with another woman who served time in prison

04/02/2015

Join me Thur 4/9 at Woolly Mammoth Theater at 8 PM for "Lights Rise On Grace" (an award winning play depicting the struggles of prison re-entry). Immediately following the play, I wil moderate a panel discussion with 4 other Returning Citizens.

USE DISCOUNT CODE: REENTRY for a $10 ticket. The code is good for Thur and Fri night shows.

We hope to see you there!

03/22/2015

It was a privillege to share my story and experiences with others committed to the restorative rights of returning citizens and ending mass incarceration in America. Much thanks to WHUT Howard University Television - Vocal Point for chosing this topic. Enjoyed meeting Gail Arnall of Offender Aid and Restoration of Arlington County, Inc and seeing Dr. Edwina Dorch of University of the District of Columbia.