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The Ripple Effect
For too many years of my life I assumed my actions affected me and only me. So what if I chose to drink away my pain? So what if I messed up, got arrested, and got sentenced to many years in prison: I'm the one doing the time, or so I thought. I couldn't see beyond...
A Speech on Rosa Parks, Civil Rights, & The People
The following speech was delivered at the Weusi Umoja Social at OSCI — August 22, 2018 Good evening. I hope everyone is enjoying their time tonight with their friends and family. As it was just mentioned, this year we chose to honor Rosa Parks. She is obviously a...
Walls Turned Sideways: Artists Confront the Justice System
The Texas Observer reports on a compelling exhibit at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) titled Walls Turned Sideways. "Named after an epigram by Angela Davis — 'Walls turned sideways are bridges' — the show includes the work of 42 artists and artist...
FDC Visitation Policy Changes
Please sign and share this petition Stop Taking Our Family Visitation Time Away For news updates about the issue, check here at The Forgotten Majority.
Prisoners and the Importance of Positive Human Touch by Natalie Korman
Research has shown that physical human touch, particularly positive and supportive touch, is necessary for a healthy emotional state. While many people may be familiar with babies needing to be held and cuddled to develop healthily, humans in general must also receive...
Prisoners Need Love, Too
I cannot tell you how many times I have witnessed or have heard about men in this situation either meeting a woman via a pen pal website — or otherwise — and developing a strong relationship or even getting married, only to have it go awry. The euphoria of knowing...