Black Light Mass Incarceration Show

Black Light Mass Incarceration Show In this episode, we'll be discussing the story of Justin Hood, who is currently serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole. Justin's case has been a controversial one, with many people questioning whether he received a fair trial. We'll be taking a closer look at the evidence presented during Justin's trial, as well as examining some of the factor...

I interviewed Elizabeth Kipp, an Addiction Recovery Coach, Ancestral Clearing® Practitioner, and Yoga and Meditation Teacher. She specializes in chronic pain, stress management, and trauma-informed yoga. Elizabeth Kipp is a remarkable individual who has dedicated her career to helping others overcome addiction and manage chronic pain, stress, and trauma. As an Addiction Recovery Coach and Ancestra...

Black Light Mass Incarceration Show   It's truly regrettable that the infamous 'trial penalty' has gained such prevalence in our justice system. It's simply unjust that individuals are coerced into relinquishing their rights in order to avoid receiving an even more severe sentence. The case of Terence serves as a prime example of how the system can be manipulated, with his decision to undergo tria...

Black Light Mass Incarceration Show   Tysean has had a tumultuous life, most of which he can trace back to his childhood. Growing up in a difficult environment, Tysean was exposed to some harsher realities of life at a young age. This had a profound effect on his vision of society, leading him to view it as an oppressive and unjust place. As a result, he often acted out in a way that was not condu...

This week on the Black Light Mass Incarceration Show I spoke with an incredible attorney, Elizabeth Franklin-Best. She is the owner of an appellate law firm in South Carolina where they focus on state and federal appeals, sentencing relief and more. Her passion for helping her clients appeal court decisions truly makes her an invaluable attorney here in South Carolina. Elizabeth understands the nu...

While Turron was a young black teen, he was wrongfully convicted. After graduating from high school, Turron wanted to go to college. However, he was charged with committing a crime he didn't commit. He had to fight for his life. His journey is shared here.   PLEASE VISIT TO LEARN MORE!! EmancipateNC Newsletter sign-up  REPORT A POLICE , CO, SHERIFF OFFICER Follows on Facebook, Instagram, twitter b...

Black Light Mass Incarceration Show   In his story, Akiba describes how incarceration in New York is different from incarceration in North Carolina. Additionally, he describes how he wants to create a program for parents that informs them about autism at an early stage. Akiba believes that by creating this program, parents will be able to recognize the signs of autism in their children earlier, le...

Black Light Mass Incarceration Show    Tim shares in this episode how the loss of his daughter while incarcerated has impacted the way he thinks and acts since he lost her while incarcerated. It is a very different kind of grief losing a family member while you are incarcerated.   CALL TO ACTION!! Call or email your  Republican legislators let them know you want them to support and sponsor  HB126...

Black Light Mass Incarceration Show    During his discussion in this episode, Chris highlights the effects of imprisonment and trauma on people, as well as how badly mental health treatment is needed.   CALL TO ACTION!! Call or email your  Republican legislators let them know you want them to support and sponsor  HB126 https://trackbill.com/bill/north-carolina-house-bill-126-hb-126-the-prison-reso...

Black Light Mass Incarceration Show    In this episode  As I listened to the various stories of people dying in prisons and jails because of medical neglect, I could not help but feel heavy-hearted. No one should be denied access to medical care when they are in the middle of a medical emergency. This is not public safety. If you have any ideas on what we can do in order to keep our community memb...

This week I interviewed Amanda Hall, the Justice Director at Dream.org. Before joining Dream.org, Amanda was a Policy Strategist at the ACLU of Kentucky. Amanda was a leader of Kentucky Smart on Crime, a broad-based coalition working for common-sense justice reforms that enhance public safety, strengthen communities, and promote cost-effective sentencing alternatives. Prior to policy work, Amanda...

Black Light Mass Incarceration Show    In this episode my guest Phillip Vance Smith III is a friend of Emancipate NC, is the Editor of Nash News, a publication created and produced entirely by Nash Correctional Residents at the Correction Enterprises Print Plant. He explained to me how he rehabilitated himself from a crime he committed over 20 years ago! For people who have Life without Parole, Ph...

n this episode my co-host Jeffrey and I discuss how prosecutorial misconduct plays a role in wrongful convictions cases and why there is no accountability for prosecutors when they commit misconduct. We also discuss what a Holistic Public Defenders' office could look like and how it operates. It's important to fund public Defenders offices in our state.   CALL TO ACTION!! Call or email your legisl...

My guest in this episode Alexandra Bailey from the Sentencing Project . The Sentencing Project advocates for effective and humane responses to crime that minimize imprisonment and criminalization of youth and adults by promoting racial, ethnic, economic, and gender justice. Alexandra Bailey supports state and local advocates working to challenge the nation’s life sentencing laws. Her priorities in...

Black Light Mass Incarceration Show    My guest in this episode is Tom Dybdahl, a former Washington DC Public Defender who worked in the trial and appellate divisions and tried twenty-five homicide cases. The author of When Innocence Is Not Enough. Tom shared valuable information on the Brady Rule and how to ensure everyone is fairly represented in our justice system as a community.     https://th...

Black Light Mass Incarceration Show    In this episode I sat down with Hunter Parnell who is a successful podcaster running Public Defenseless. The Public Defenseless Podcast uncovers the rot at the heart of our criminal justice system and what you can do about it. On every episode, we speak with Public Defenders, other stakeholders in the criminal justice system, or advocates for criminal justice...

In this episode Ashley Inscoe is incarcerated at Nash Correctional in Nashville North Carolina as an intersex female. In this episode Ashley gives us a snapshot of what it was like for her to be a female in an all-male facility.    If you would like to write Ashley you can reach her using textbehind app or mailing address William Inscoe #0568587 Nash Correctional P.O. Box 247 Phoenix, MD 21131 CAL...

This episode I got the chance to speak with Sara Minion from Vera Institute of Justice and Sam Benavides from Mano Amiga speak on all things criminal justice. Sam in Texas explains to us what a holistic public defender's office is and what that means for folks pre-trial and much, much more.  Vera is powered by hundreds of researchers and advocates working to transform the criminal legal and immigr...

Black light Mass Incarceration Show is here to shed light in the dark reality of our prison and governmental systems.

Black Light Mass Incarceration Show   Policing Warfare on America, Episode 18 We discuss in this episode how policing has been systematically applied to poor, black, and brown communities over the past few decades and how these practices are adversely impacting them. In order to stop police warfare, it is time for us to band together as a community. CALL TO ACTION!! PLEASE VISIT TO LEARN MORE!! Em...

Black Light Mass Incarceration Show   The Life of a Lifer, Episode 17 As you listen to this episode, you will find out what it is like to live a life full of twist. CALL TO ACTION!! PLEASE VISIT TO LEARN MORE!! EmancipateNC Newsletter sign-up  REPORT A POLICE , CO, SHERIFF OFFICER Follows on Facebook, Instagram, twitter blacklight@emancipatenc.org  

This week on the Black Light Mass Incarceration Show, this week we interview Andrew Dodge from the Unforbidden Truth Podcast. Andrew has spent the last 13 years corresponding and visiting convicted criminals/murders, professionals in the fields of criminal justice and psychologists and more.   So what makes a Serial Killer Kill? Join us as we discuss the what initially drew him to true crime, the...

Black Light Mass Incarceration Show   Advancing the youth, Episode 15   The purpose of this episode is to give you a chance to hear from someone who works behind the walls, who will share with you his insights on how we as a society can help advance our youth so that they won't have to go through the justice system in the future just to keep them from cycling through it.   CALL TO ACTION!! PLEASE...

In this episode you will hear from formally incarcerated to completing his PhD. Craig Waleed, EdD joined Disability Rights North Carolina in May 2022. He serves as Project Manager for Unlock the Box (UTB) Campaign Against Solitary Confinement. Craig is an educator, counselor, certified Restorative Practices group facilitator, author, and motivational speaker. He is dedicated to excellence in teach...

Black Light Mass Incarceration Show   Second Chance Success with April Barbra Scales, Episode 12   April Barber's Reentry success story highlights the devastating effects of mass incarceration and criminalization. Despite systemic injustice and harrowing statistics, these first-person narratives humanize the experiences of formerly incarcerated individuals. Learn how our broken systems and policie...