“In Black America” producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. @kutnews.bsky.social speaks with Kemba Smith (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) about her powerful personal story.

Listen now: jlusa.org/2025/09/29...

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Brittany Lovely (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) writes, “I built a new life, but I will not stop there. I will continue to build—new systems, new visions, new futures rooted in justice.”

Read more: jlusa.org/2025/07/16...

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As you explore this year’s Annual Report, we hope you’ll see not only what we’ve accomplished, but what’s possible next.

Read the new report: https://jlusa.org/annual-report-2026/

#EmergingLeaders #LeadingWithConviction #JLUSAstrong #OurExperienceIsOurExpertise

Our 2025–2026 Annual Report tells the story of a year of remarkable momentum.

Read the new report: https://jlusa.org/annual-report-2026/

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Dieter Cantu (Leading with Conviction™ 2020): “Having a Master’s degree & a GED from incarceration, I can go right now & say I want to advocate in the adult system. … They’re gonna try to get all of my expertise & skillsets for free.”

Watch: jlusa.org/2026/06/17/d...

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We are grateful that the GAO met with directly impacted people as part of its research for this new report!

https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-26-107353

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Jonathan Morgan (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) writes, “When we call everything ‘reentry,’ we lose sight of what truly helps people succeed ...”

Read more: jlusa.org/2025/11/03...

#Reentry #Rejustice #JonathanMorgan #OurExperienceIsOurExpertise

📢 Justice can’t wait.

At JustLeadershipUSA, we’re building a future where those most impacted by the justice system lead the way. 💪🏽

Help us make real change. Support our work today.

👉 Donate now: jlusa.org/donate

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“Simulations give folks who don’t struggle with ... the impacts of incarceration a glimpse of what it’s really like. ... Experts often don’t know what they don’t know.”

Read more @readingeagle.com: www.readingeagle.com...

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“I have lived their life. My brother & I ... were the same ages as Erik & Lyle, & our offense happened a decade later.” —David Garlock (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) on the #MenendezBrothers being denied #parole

Read more: jlusa.org/2025/09/11...

#OurExperienceIsOurExpertise

Brittany Lovely (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) writes, “I built a new life, but I will not stop there. I will continue to build—new systems, new visions, new futures rooted in justice.”

Read more: jlusa.org/2025/07/16...

#JLUSAstrong #OurExperienceIsOurExpertise

“According to an internal memo … Joshua Smith was named Deputy Director at the BOP. Smith’s first experience with federal prison was not running one but being incarcerated in one.”

Read more @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites...

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